Ridgecrest, CA | Full-Time | Day Shift | No On-Call
- Pay: $46.00 – $67.00/hr
- Schedule: Full-time, days, Monday–Friday (alternative schedules available, ask us)
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) with employer match, gym membership
- Location: Ridgecrest, CA, small city, big outdoors, zero commute
- Contact: Shaun Alkema | (208) 731-9969 (call or text) | [email protected], send your resume and we'll get back to you same day
Why This Role Is Worth a Serious Look
Loan Forgiveness for real.
- RRH 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.
- Homes with land available for $100K–$300K one of the last affordable housing markets in California
- Your take-home goes further here than almost anywhere else in the state
$10,000 relocation assistance.
Ridgecrest: Better Than You'd Expect
- Voted #1 best place to live in Kern County by Niche 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 Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
- Non-profit, DNV-accredited, 60+ years serving the region
- 25-bed acute care hospital, 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
Responsibilities:
- 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 [email protected] — no long forms, just send a resume.
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
