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Occupational Therapist — Ridgecrest, CA Full-Time | M–F Days | No On-Call
CONTACT Shaun Alkema | (208) 731-9969 call or text | salkema@waypointmc.net Send a resume and we'll get back to you same day.
Are you in Torrance, Long Beach, or the South Bay? This position is located in Ridgecrest, CA — about 2.5 hours from the South Bay. We're offering $10,000 in relocation assistance and a compensation package built to make the move worth it. If you're ready to trade the traffic, the cost of living, and the $900K mortgage for something better, keep reading.
PAY & SCHEDULE
- $46.00 – $67.00/hr
- Monday–Friday, 8-hour days
- No on-call
WHY THIS ROLE IS WORTH A SERIOUS LOOK
Loan forgiveness — for real.
- Our client is a non-profit hospital — you qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- If you're carrying OT school debt, this job is a financial strategy, not just a paycheck
The cost of living will change your math.
- Median home value in Torrance is nearly $1,000,000 — in Ridgecrest, comparable homes go for $100K–$300K
- Your take-home goes dramatically further here than it does in the South Bay
$10,000 relocation assistance.
- We'll help you get here
RIDGECREST: BETTER THAN YOU'D EXPECT
- Voted #1 best place to live in Kern County — safe, stable, family-friendly community of ~38,000
- Death Valley National Park — stargazing, hiking, otherworldly landscapes
- Mount Whitney & Lone Pine — highest peak in the contiguous US, Alabama Hills
- Kern River — whitewater rafting, fishing, camping
- Sequoia National Forest & Mammoth Mountain — skiing, alpine lakes, trails
- China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station anchors the local economy and keeps the community stable
ABOUT THE FACILITY
- Non-profit, DNV-accredited hospital with 60 years serving the region
- 25-bed acute care, 125-bed skilled nursing facility, five primary care clinics, ambulatory surgery center, imaging, lab, ambulance services, 860 employees
- AMA Joy in Medicine Award — 2023 and 2025 — one of a small number of hospitals nationally recognized for healthcare worker well-being
THE ROLE
- Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs for hospital and SNF patients
- Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance daily function
- Support patients in developing skills essential for independence and productivity
- Make recommendations regarding equipment and staffing needs
- Collaborate with providers, nursing, and rehab colleagues on patient progress and discharge planning
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Current California OT registration
- CPR certification
- Demonstrated competency in OT principles, methods, materials, and equipment
- Ability to assess patient needs and develop comprehensive plans of care
- Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements
- AOTA affiliation recommended
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) with employer match
- Life insurance
- Flex Spending (health care & dependent care)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Sick and vacation time
- $10,000 relocation assistance
- PSLF-eligible employer
TO APPLY Call or text (208) 731-9969 or email salkema@waypointmc.net — no long forms, just send a resume. We respond same day.
Pay: $46.00 - $67.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46 - $67