Occupational Therapist (Per diem) - IRU

CHOMP Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

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Monterey, CA Until 8/22/2026 First posted June 22, 2026 Last posted June 22, 2026
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Job Description:

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the IRU department director, the Staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for supporting the mission of the hospital by providing quality occupational therapy services. The Occupational Therapist applies evidence, knowledge, and skills regarding the therapeutic use of occupations to positively affect health, well-being, and life satisfaction of patients of all ages who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. The Occupational Therapist uses occupations as a method of intervention implementation by engaging clients in occupations that are therapeutically selected or other occupational therapy interventions. The Occupational Therapist interacts, collaborates and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team, physicians, patients and patients’ families for optimal patient and program outcomes. The Occupational Therapist shall also assist with any and all other duties as assigned.

Experience 

Must have demonstrated track record of effective collaboration with care team members of all disciplines and ability to function optimally as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, and visitors.

Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner, verbally and in writing.

Basic computer skills and word processing skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an occupational therapy educational program.

Licensure/Certifications

Licensed by the Occupational Therapy Board of California.

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.

Must be QI credential prior to the completion of 90 days of employment then maintained annually thereafter

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Assigned Work Hours:

Per Diem

Position Type:

Per Diem

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):

$61.75

to

$82.59

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.87

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $5.81

About this role

Summary

Provide occupational therapy services to patients; collaborate with care team; support recovery and well-being.

Job title

Occupational Therapist (Per diem) - IRU

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

monterey, ca; remote work not allowed

Salary

$62k–$83k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

licensed occupational therapist in californiaBLS certificationeffective communication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

occupational therapyinterdisciplinary collaborationpatient care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Monterey, CA, USA

On-site City