Job Description

Join Our Bakersfield & Fresno, CA Team!

Occupational Therapist

Pay Range: $52 – $58/hr

Requirements to Apply

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of California
• CPR with First-Aid certification
• Medically cleared for communicable diseases with all immunizations up to date
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population
• Valid California Driver’s License (if using personal vehicle for home visits)
• Strong communication skills; able to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Well-organized, dependable, flexible, and able to manage responsibilities across multiple settings
• Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish

Occupational Therapist Job in Bakersfield & Fresno, CA – $52–$58/hr – Senior Care & Home-Based Therapy

Job Overview

We are seeking a mission-driven Occupational Therapist to join our growing teams across Bakersfield and Fresno. In this role, you will provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to senior participants enrolled in our community-based care programs, helping them remain safe, independent, and supported at home.

Therapists work across multiple care settings including day centers, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and participants’ homes, and collaborate as part of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). This position is ideal for clinicians who enjoy autonomy, meaningful relationships, and a mix of on-site and home-based care. Travel to multiple program sites may be required.

What Are the Responsibilities?

• Complete initial, semi-annual, annual, and unscheduled assessments
• Participate in daily IDT updates and report changes in participant status
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations across ADLs, functional status, cognitive function, mobility, vision/perception, feeding, safety, home environment, and DME needs
• Develop individualized care plans and deliver treatment based on participant goals
• Provide therapy across all settings including participant homes, hospitals, and facilities
• Train and supervise restorative aides and caregivers on therapy programs and safe body mechanics
• Lead education for staff, participants, and families on occupational therapy services
• Make recommendations for DME, submit orders, and follow up on equipment delivery/service
• Assist with Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives
• Complete required documentation and reports in a timely, accurate manner
• Participate in meetings, in-service trainings, committees, and department initiatives
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling to meet participant needs
• Support organizational policies and maintain confidentiality at all times

What Are the Benefits?

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and retirement plan
• Paid sick time and paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Referral program

Where?

Based in Bakersfield and Fresno, these roles serve seniors throughout California’s Central Valley. The region offers year-round sunshine, affordable living, and a strong sense of community. With easy access to national parks, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly neighborhoods, Bakersfield and Fresno provide a balanced lifestyle with meaningful, mission-centered work.

Who Are We?

We are a mission-driven senior care organization dedicated to empowering older adults to age safely and independently at home. Through personalized, comprehensive care plans rooted in dignity, compassion, culture, community, and commitment, we deliver high-quality health and human services that meet the complex needs of the elderly. Our interdisciplinary model ensures each participant receives coordinated, thoughtful care that supports their health, independence, and quality of life.

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