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Santa Monica, California

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58-$70/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Pacific Coast Post-Acute | Salinas, CA

  • Positions: Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN
  • Pay: $58.00–$70.00/hour, DOE
  • New Graduates Welcome | H1B Sponsorship Available | Tuition Reimbursement

Join Our In-House Rehabilitation Team

Pacific Coast Post-Acute is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our premier in-house rehabilitation program in Salinas.

We offer a collaborative, supportive environment with advanced therapy resources, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. Our rehabilitation program includes a large therapy gym and a fully equipped ADL Suite designed for practical, real-world functional training.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay: $58.00–$70.00/hour, DOE
  • Quarterly performance-based bonuses
  • Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • H1B sponsorship opportunities
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for Full-Time employees
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Continuing education and professional development
  • Supportive, diverse, and collaborative therapy team
  • Opportunities to work with Memory Care and Outpatient Rehabilitation programs
  • New graduates and internationally trained therapists encouraged to apply

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
  • Provide evidence-based interventions to improve functional independence, ADLs, cognition, and upper-extremity function.
  • Utilize the ADL Suite for realistic, goal-oriented functional training.
  • Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary therapy team.
  • Supervise COTAs in accordance with California practice guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Participate in care conferences, discharge planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Educate residents and caregivers on adaptive techniques, home programs, safety, and equipment use.

Qualifications

  • Current California Occupational Therapist (OT) license in good standing.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to resident-centered care and interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • New graduates are welcome to apply.
  • Internationally trained therapists are encouraged to apply; sponsorship opportunities may be available.
  • If you're looking for a supportive workplace where you can grow your career, develop your clinical skills, and make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
  • Join Pacific Coast Post-Acute and help residents regain independence and improve their quality of life.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Skills

Treatment planningFunctional independence trainingADL trainingCognitive therapyUpper-extremity rehabilitationInterdisciplinary collaborationCare planningEquipment trainingSupervision of COTAs

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (924 salary observations; 2,017 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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 ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 45 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% 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

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 18 employers

16
<$110k
4
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
1
$160k
2
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health · Yuba City, California

$122k-$171k
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Santa Monica

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.16M
Typical market rent
$3,438/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Quarterly Performance Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education
H1B Sponsorship