Occupational Therapist (OT) | Full-Time | Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation | Lodi, CA | $60 to $67/HourLodi Nursing and Rehabilitation is hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist on a Full-Time basis in Lodi, California. If you are a clinician who wants full clinical autonomy, career stability, and the opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes for residents in a collaborative Skilled Nursing rehabilitation setting, this is the role you have been looking for.
Compensation and Financial Security
- Hourly pay range: $60.00 to $67.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Among the most competitive Full-Time Occupational Therapist compensation packages available in Lodi and the greater San Joaquin County market
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match (vesting begins after one year of service)
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Health and Wellness Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - the company covers the majority of Medical HMO premiums, with buy-up plan options available
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Identity theft protection and travel insurance coverage
- Full benefits package available to Full-Time employees
Work-Life Quality
- Paid Time Off encompassing vacation, sick leave, and observed holidays (available to Full-Time employees)
- Flexible scheduling options considered for the right candidate
- Bene-Hub employee discount programs
Culture and Career
- A collaborative, supportive therapy team that genuinely invests in one another
- Clinical leadership opportunity with oversight of OTAs, rehabilitation aides, students, and volunteers
- Meaningful, measurable impact on resident outcomes and quality of life across ADLs, IADLs, cognitive function, and upper extremity rehabilitation
- A stable, professionally managed environment aligned with federal, state, and local care standards
- A Lodi location in the heart of San Joaquin County, convenient to Stockton, Sacramento, and the broader Central Valley
The RoleThe Occupational Therapist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for the evaluation, development, implementation, and oversight of individualized occupational therapy plans of care. This position is classified as Non-Exempt and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and the Facility Administrator.
Core responsibilities include:
- Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations in accordance with physician orders and California standards of practice
- Developing, implementing, and modifying individualized plans of care with measurable, function-based goals
- Delivering skilled therapeutic interventions addressing ADLs, IADLs, neuromuscular re-education, upper extremity rehabilitation, cognitive retraining, sensory integration, visual-perceptual skills, and adaptive strategies
- Assessing and recommending adaptive equipment, assistive devices, splints, orthotics, and environmental modifications to enhance independence and safety
- Fabricating and training patients in the use of splints or adaptive devices as clinically indicated and within scope of practice
- Monitoring patient progress and modifying treatment plans based on clinical response and objective outcomes
- Reviewing patient medical history, conducting patient interviews, and observing functional task performance
- Evaluating patient home or workplace environments and recommending modifications based on health and functional needs
- Leading discharge planning and transition-of-care coordination to promote successful reintegration into home and community environments
- Communicating evaluation findings, progress updates, and discharge outcomes to physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families
- Educating patients, families, employers, and caregivers on how to accommodate and support the patient's functional needs
- Supervising and directing Occupational Therapist Assistants in accordance with California state law and professional regulations
- Providing appropriate oversight to rehabilitation aides, students, and volunteers as assigned
- Completing timely, accurate, and compliant documentation consistent with federal, state, payer, and organizational requirements
- Participating in care conferences, quality assurance initiatives, and collaborative planning as requested
- Maintaining compliance with HIPAA, patient rights, OSHA, infection control, and all applicable California state practice standards
- Treating all residents with dignity, respect, and compassionate professionalism
Physical requirements include the ability to assist with patient transfers, upper extremity handling and positioning techniques, mobility assistance, repositioning and supporting patients with or without assistive devices, prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and stair navigation. The ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergency situations is also required.
What You Bring- Current, active, and unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the State of California - required (pending licensure considered)
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) - required
- Successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - required
- Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain per facility policy)
- Ongoing compliance with continuing education requirements established by the California Occupational Therapy Board
- Experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, hospital, or related medical setting - strongly preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to exercise sound clinical judgment
- Composure and professionalism in dynamic, fast-paced clinical environments
- Strong organizational skills and the capacity to make independent clinical decisions
- A team-first mindset and a genuine passion for skilled nursing and post-acute care
Apply TodayReady to bring your clinical expertise where it truly matters? Submit your application now. Our team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.
Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation is located in Lodi, California, proudly serving the greater San Joaquin County community.
