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How much do kaiser permanente occupational therapy jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for kaiser permanente occupational therapy in the United States is $48.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.97 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Kaiser Permanente Occupational Therapy job involves helping patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills through therapeutic techniques. Occupational therapists assess patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, then create personalized treatment plans to improve their independence and quality of life. They work in various settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation centers, collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care. Kaiser Permanente emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and access to advanced resources for effective therapy.

What does an occupational therapist at Kaiser Permanente do?

A typical day for an Occupational Therapist at Kaiser Permanente involves evaluating patients’ functional abilities, developing individualized treatment plans, and conducting therapeutic interventions to help patients regain independence. Therapists regularly collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to coordinate care and adjust treatment strategies. You may also spend time documenting patient progress using EHR systems and educating patients and their families on strategies for continued recovery at home. This role offers a balance of hands-on clinical work and teamwork, with opportunities to take on leadership roles or specialize in areas like pediatrics or geriatrics over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Kaiser Permanente occupational therapy position?

To thrive as an Occupational Therapist at Kaiser Permanente, you need a degree in occupational therapy, appropriate state licensure, and strong clinical reasoning skills. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and experience with standardized assessment tools are typically required. Excellent communication, empathy, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams help you stand out in this position. These skills ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care and facilitate successful rehabilitation outcomes within a collaborative healthcare environment.

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Infographic showing various Kaiser Permanente Occupational Therapy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,650 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Per Diem Occupational Therapist Inpatient Outpatient

Kaiser Permanente

Riverside, CA • On-site

$69.82 - $89.16/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Responsible for the occupational therapy of patients under the direction and supervision of the RehabilitationServices. Essential Responsibilities:
  • Evaluates patients, interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction.
  • Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals.
  • Initiates discharge planning for occupational therapy.
  • Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient.
  • May delegate a portion of the treatment program to the appropriate supportive personnel.
  • Coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate.
  • Provides advice and education to patient and family.
  • Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, the need for modifying goals and treatment.
  • Discharges patient from occupational therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from occupational therapy.
  • Provides accurate, timely documentation of occupational therapy patient management.
  • Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • N/A.
Education
  • Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign-trained equivalent.
License, Certification, Registration
  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
  • Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:
  • Current CA Occupational Therapy License OR License eligibility letter prior to the first day of employment.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • N/A.
Notes:
  • location and hrs variable between IP/OP and all RSA locations including RMC, MoVal, Wildomar, Murrieta, Glenwood sx center
  • Typical wk hrs will be 8:30am-5pm, Mon-Sat, at RMC, variable based on ip and op DEPT needs. May work at other RSA locations based on DEPT needs

Primary Location: California,Riverside,Riverside Medical Offices 2
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM
Working Hours End: 07:00 PM
Job Schedule: Per Diem
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B24|AFSCME|United Therapists of So Cal
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Riverside Med Center - Occupational Therapy-Reg Clin - 0806
Pay Range: $69.82 - $89.16 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
  • Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
  • Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
  • Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.