Therapy

Physical/Occupational Therapy Aide - Per Diem

Job Details

Career area: Therapy

Position Type: Per Diem

Date Posted: 03/16/2026

Location: Madera, CA 93636, United States

Job ID: JOB_POSTING-3-1240

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About Valley Children's
With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s Healthcare delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children across Central California. Our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital and network of specialty care centers and primary care practices offer advanced pediatric services - from cancer and blood disorders to heart care and neonatal intensive care, serving children with conditions ranging from routine to rare and complex. Beyond clinical care, Valley Children’s is also a catalyst for community health - partnering with schools, nonprofits and public agencies to expand access, promote wellness and support the long-term success of children and families throughout the region.

Madera, California, 93636

About Us:

Occupational Therapy is based on performing the meaningful activities of daily life. Therapists work to enable or enhance the ability of infants, children, or people of any age to complete the tasks that are pertinent to their life stage to the best of their ability. OT's help infants and children gain abilities in fine motor, feeding, visual-motor, sensory-motor, self-care, and overall developmental skills.

Occupational Therapy here at Valley Children’s Healthcare provides services in all inpatient areas throughout the hospital including Rehab, PICU and NICU, in addition to our Outpatient Clinic. Our OT's also offer support to several specialty clinics including, High Risk Infant Follow-up Clinic, Rheumatology Clinic, Neuromuscular Clinic, Hypertonicity Clinic, Comprehensive Hand Clinic, and Rehab Follow-up Clinic.

Our highly trained occupational therapists evaluate and treat a variety of diagnoses that may include: upper extremity/hand injuries, prematurity, feeding dysfunction, traumatic brain injury, Down Syndrome and other genetic diagnoses, Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders, developmental delay, autism, and sensory-motor disorders.

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for providing patient care under the continuous and immediate supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR). Maintains office, equipment, and treatment areas in a safe, clean and orderly manner. Assists with related ordering and maintenance duties. Assists with front office duties. Participates in department and professional growth, concentrating on development of basic clinical skills.

Qualifications:

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)

Work Experience

Minimum one (1) year Related experience. (required)
Minimum one (1) year Pediatric experience in rehab (PT or OT) setting, (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

Active involvement in professional development.Ability to manage a functional caseload independently. Prefer medical terminology and basic sciences.Basic understanding of normal child development.
Bilingual Skills Preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$22.70 - $31.10

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Have Questions?

Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

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