Occupational Therapist - Inpatient

Nature and Scope

Plumas District Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will apply professional judgement and clincal expertise to evaluate and treat patients across inpatient, swing bed, outpatient, and skilled nursing settings. You will assess functional abilities, develop personalized treatment plans, and help patients improve their independence and quality of life.

Location

• You may be requested to travel between the two offices situated in Quincy, CA, and Greenville, CA.

Compensation

Compensation for Benefited, Full-Time Pay Scale

• Base Rate: $69.94–$99.74 per hour (or $145,475.20–$207,412.85 annually)
• Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.
• Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay
• Sign on Bonus: $10,000.00
• Housing Stipend: $1,500 / month relocation assistance for 3 months, if you do not currently have housing available within 35 miles of PDH and need to relocate to accept the offered position.

Compensation for Non-Benefited, Full-Time Pay Scale

• Base Rate: $70.11–$99.96 per hour (or $145,822.56–$207,908.10 annually)
• Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.
• Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay

Job Status / Shift Information

• Full-time
• May work across inpatient, swing bed, outpatient, and skilled nursing departments

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• Active California Occupational Therapist License (in good standing)
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider BLS certification
• Compliance with California OT regulatory requirements

Preferred Experience:

• 2–3 years of experience in acute care, rehabilitation, or outpatient settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with computers and EMR documentation
• Ability to independently manage diverse caseloads
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Compassionate patient‑centered care approach
• Commitment to continuous professional learning

Responsibilities

• Provision of assessment and evidence-based treatments.
• Skill in the wide range of basic evaluation instruments.
• Ability to modify and/or adapt treatment techniques to improve outcomes.
• Participation in PI/QA programs.
• Participation in departmental meetings.
• Supervision of COTA\aid, as needed

Benefits / Perks

Benefits for Eligible Employees

The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
  • A 3% employer contribution
  • An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long‑term disability insurance for full‑time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan‑forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionalsEducational and career‑development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN‑to‑RN step‑up program, and tuition reimbursement

On average, employer‑provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package.

Perks Available to Employees

• • Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
    • Available to benefit‑eligible employees and non‑benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
  • An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
  • Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
  • Competitive compensation
  • The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
  • Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
  • Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout‑filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star‑filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first.