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Occupational Therapist

Dignity Health

Stockton, CAJob$49.78–74.05/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$49.78–74.05/hr
Location
Stockton, CA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CA Occupational Therapist LicenseBasic Life SupportAssociate's degree

Job overview

Dignity Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist. As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. You will assess diverse patients, develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. This role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, thorough documentation, and providing positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

Key focus areas include Gather pertinent data in evaluating patients and perform standardized tests and evaluations., Record referrals using logs, therapy boards, etc., and Develop, implement, modify appropriate treatment programs to achieve identified goals..

Successful candidates bring Diploma Graduate, Occupational Therapy Program, and CA Occupational Therapist License. Important skills include Assess Diverse Patients, Develop Treatment Plans, Conduct Evaluations/Re-Evaluations, Collaborate With Interdisciplinary Teams, Document Thoroughly, and Provide Positive, Motivating Care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Assess Diverse PatientsDevelop Treatment PlansConduct Evaluations/Re-EvaluationsCollaborate With Interdisciplinary TeamsDocument ThoroughlyProvide Positive, Motivating CareAdaptabilityExceptionally OrganizedPersonableMotivating Team PlayerGather Pertinent Data in Evaluating PatientsPerform Standardized Tests and EvaluationsRecord Referrals Using LogsRecord Referrals Using Therapy BoardsImplement Treatment ProgramsModify Appropriate Treatment ProgramsIncorporate Cultural and Ethnic Factors Into CareProvide Patient/Family EducationDocument Patient/Family EducationCollaborate Effectively at Team ConferencesReport Effectively at Team Conferences

Qualifications

Diploma Graduate of an Occupational Therapy ProgramCA Occupational Therapist LicenseBasic Life Support

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.

Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

  • Gathers pertinent data in evaluating patients and performs standardized tests and evaluations.

  • Records referrals using logs, therapy boards, etc.

  • Develops, implements, modifies appropriate treatment programs to achieve identified goals.

  • Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into care.

  • Provides/ documents patient/ family education.

  • Collaborates and reports effectively, at team conferences.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Diploma Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program, upon hire

  • CA Occupational Therapist license

  • Basic Life Support

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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Pay Range

$49.78 - $74.05 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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