Occupational Therapist (OT) | PRN | Santa Rosa, CA | $72 - $78/Hour
PRN Flexibility. Premium Pay. Purpose-Driven Work in Wine Country.
Arbol Healthcare Center of Santa Rosa is hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist on a PRN basis in Santa Rosa, California. If you are a clinician who values schedule flexibility, above-market hourly compensation, and work that genuinely improves the lives of those you serve, this role is built for you.
Bring your full evaluation and clinical leadership expertise to an established Skilled Nursing rehabilitation team that puts residents and clinicians first in the heart of Sonoma County wine country.
Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.
Why PRN Clinicians Choose Arbol Santa Rosa:
Compensation
- Hourly pay range: $72.00 to $78.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Among the most competitive PRN Occupational Therapist rates available in the Santa Rosa and greater Sonoma County market
- Compensation reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining exceptional clinicians, not just filling a schedule
Schedule and Flexibility
- True PRN flexibility with scheduling built around your availability
- Work as much or as little as your life requires
- No long-term schedule commitments required
Culture and Career
- A collaborative, mission-driven rehabilitation 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
The Role
The 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
Equal Opportunity and Accommodation
Arbol Healthcare Center of Santa Rosa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or California law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources or your facility Administrator.
Employment with Arbol Healthcare Center of Santa Rosa is at-will. Duties, schedule, and work location may be adjusted based on facility needs or any other lawful reason.
Apply Today
Ready to bring your clinical expertise to a community that puts residents and clinicians first, on your terms? Submit your application now. Our team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.
Arbol Healthcare Center of Santa Rosa is located in Santa Rosa, California, proudly serving the greater Sonoma County community.