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San Luis Obispo, California

Occupational Therapist (Full-time, Day Shift)

Occupational TherapistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48.55-$72.77/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees.

Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

This position is represented by SEIU.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD): Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2007.
  • Two years' occupational therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

  • Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:

Required

  • Occupational Therapy Licensure in the state of practice: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:

Required

Essential Functions

  • Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
  • Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
  • Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
  • Supervises assigned assistants.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Key Responsibilities

Plans and conducts treatment programs to restore physical, social, and mental functions for patients. Performs evaluations, establishes individualized care plans, and supervises assigned assistants.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and valid state licensure. BLS certification is mandatory, and two years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient InterventionDischarge PlanningSupervisionInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (932 salary observations; 2,030 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 15 employers

1
$90k
7
$95k-105k
7
$105k-110k
4
$110k-140k
5
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in San Luis Obispo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.10M
Typical market rent
$2,973/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.