Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

PT Solutions Physical Therapy
  • Bakersfield, California
  • $85,000–$115,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
30+ days ago

Job Description

Job Overview & Responsibilities:

As an outpatient Occupational Therapist, you'll work with patients to bring them a sense of normalcy and independence through self-care management and activities of daily living. You are comfortable communicating and educating patients, family members, and caregivers on how to best assist with daily routines. This role gives you the opportunity for interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure the best and most evidenced based practice for our patients.

 

What You Will Get  

In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:  

  • Our Elevated Earnings Program allows clinicians to earn bonuses starting at treating nine patients per day, increasing exponentially with every patient they treat.  
  • Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement  

  • Mentorship and fully covered, in-house continuing education courses  

  • Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, ortho, and hand therapy  

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual  

Your Responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist  

  • Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to exceed their functional outcome  

  • Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs  

  • Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members  

  • Build and maintain relationships throughout the community  

Location 

 

Tehachapi Clinic Address: 122 S Green St. Suit 2&3, Tehachapi, CA

 

Qualifications & Pay Range:

Qualifications  

  • Graduate of an AOTA approved occupational therapy program 

  • State Licensure in occupational therapy  

  • Registered with NBCOT 

  • Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association 

Compensation & Bonus Structure 

  • Base Salary: $85,000–$115,000/year (based on experience and market factors) 
  • Monthly Incentive Bonuses for exceeding daily visit thresholds 
  • Sign-On Bonus: Available in select locations!

 

Company Overview:

A Top Workplace

 

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training. 

 

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values. This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

 

Let’s go further together and transform care.Join the #PTSLife today!  To see what #PTSLife is like, visit InstagramFacebook, and LinkedIn

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Numbers & Facts

LocationBakersfield, California
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$85,000–$115,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)unmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Clinical Trainingunmatched
  • Community Relationsunmatched
  • Facebookunmatched
  • LinkedInunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Occupational Therapyunmatched
  • Orthopedicsunmatched
  • Outpatient Careunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Physical Therapyunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Speech and Language Pathologyunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched

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