Occupational Therapist Jobs in Modesto, CA

Occupational Therapists (OTs) play a pivotal role in the therapy industry by helping individuals across all ages to participate in the activities and tasks they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday tasks (occupations). These professionals work with people who have physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities, and they develop individualized plans to improve their clients' ability to perform daily activities, prevent or minimize disability, and promote overall health and wellness. OTs may work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, clients' homes, or in corporate wellness programs.

Prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist, individuals may serve in roles such as a Rehab Aide, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or even a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Aide to gain relevant experience in the field. To become a successful OT, one should possess excellent interpersonal skills, physical stamina, patience, and creativity. They should also possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to assess patients' needs and create appropriate treatment plans. They must have a master's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program and pass a national certification examination to become a certified Occupational Therapist. Some states may also require additional licensing.

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OT Team Lead

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Modesto
  • Modesto, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 9 days ago

Occupational Therapy Team Leader Career Opportunity Lead with Purpose in Occupational Therapy Seeking a career transcending the ordinary? Join Encompass Health where your leadership skills matter....

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Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in Turlock, CA....

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Occupational Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Supplemental Health Care
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Apply today to get started with this Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapist contract opportunity, or talk to our team about the full range of Occupational Therapist opportunities available....

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Occupational Therapist - OT

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Therapy OTR Certification (NBCOT) Occupational Therapy Assistant experience, but New Grads are welcome to apply Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position Summary: The Occupational...

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Occupational Therapist Career Opportunity

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Modesto
  • Modesto, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 5 days ago

Be the Occupational Therapist You've Always Aspired to Be Your impactful journey involves: Providing direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy....

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Travel Therapy/Rehabilitation OT Inpatient Rehab

  • Aya Healthcare
  • Modesto, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 6 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Travel Therapy/Rehabilitation OT Inpatient Rehab job in Modesto, California paying $2286.80 to $2472.00 weekly. This is a 13-week contract position...

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Occupational Therapist

  • Functional Pathways
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program....

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Travel Allied-Occupational Therapist, SNF

  • StaffDNA
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting....

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Travel Allied-Occupational Therapist, Rehab

  • StaffDNA
  • Modesto, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 9 days ago

Occupational Therapist - Rehab We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team....

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Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Occupational Therapist - $2,365 per week

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Modesto, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 16 days ago

Minimum Requirements Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program....

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Licensed Occupational Therapist OT - Clinic Director

  • EmpowerMe Wellness
  • Oakdale, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Oakdale, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Overview This isn’t leadership as usual. At EmpowerMe Wellness, our Clinic Directors don’t just manage teams — they lead the heartbeat of care inside our communities. Your Impact = Stronger Teams...

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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient Acute Rehab

  • Accountable Healthcare Staffing
  • Modesto, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 18 days ago

$2,268.00 - $2,520.00 Weekly *Rate is comprised of taxable hourly rate, specifically including if applicable, nontaxable (housing and M&IE) stipends converted to an hourly rate based on a 36-hour...

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Occupational Therapist

  • Encompass Health Corp.
  • Modesto, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 19 days ago

Be the Occupational Therapist You've Always Aspired to Be Your impactful journey involves: Providing direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy....

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Occupational Therapist - Home Health - (OT - HH)

  • AMN Healthcare Allied
  • Modesto, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 23 days ago

therapist, occupational therapy, OT, therapist, patient care, healthcare, health care, home health occupational therapist, home occupational therapist, home care...

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Travel Occupational Therapist

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 26 days ago

THE POSITION: Helps occupational therapy clients by providing rehabilitative services, under the direction of occupational therapists, to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments...

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Salary for Occupational Therapist Jobs in Modesto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Occupational Therapists in Modesto, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.7%
Bachelor's Degree
28.4%
Doctorate Degree
9.3%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Occupational Therapists in Modesto, CA
Less than 1 year
54.5%
None
27.3%
1-2 years
9.1%
2-4 years
9.1%



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