PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Occupational Therapist

Palomar Health · Escondido, CA

$47.58–$71.46/ hourPay published by the employer
  • EmployerPalomar Health
  • LocationEscondido, CA
  • EmploymentFull time
  • Posted29 days ago
  • RequisitionJR100234
  • ProfessionOccupational Therapist

About this role

Palomar Health is hiring a Occupational Therapist in Escondido, CA. The employer published a pay range of $47.58–$71.46 per hour, and the listing is for a full time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other occupational therapist roles before you apply.

Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after illness or injury.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $59.52 per hour, is 5% below the median of 38 OT postings with published pay in California ($62.50 per hour).

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Escondido, CA at a glance

  • $53.87/hrmedian pay, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area
  • $49–$63middle half of earners, per hour
  • 112price level, U.S. = 100
  • 1hospital listed by CMS in Escondido
  • The metro median is 6% below the California statewide median of $57.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour.
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $53.87 median hour in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad buys what $48.15 buys at the national price level.
  • Federal per diem for travel assignments in Escondido: $205 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals.

Occupational Therapist pay and jobs in Escondido · Occupational Therapist jobs in California · California state guide

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.

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What do occupational therapists get paid at other hospitals in California?

  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA$67.73/hr
  • CommonSpirit HealthNORTHRIDGE, CA$64.73/hr
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA$62.80/hr

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Typical requirements

  • Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy
  • NBCOT certification and state license
  • BLS certification

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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