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Rehab United
San Diego, California

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Ortho - Full-Time

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36-$55/hr

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Job Description

Rehab United is a family-owned private practice specializing in physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage/wellness, and fitness. We provide services to seven clinic locations across San Diego County.

Our company prides itself on having a fun, family-oriented and community-centric culture, which has earned us recognition as one of San Diego's Best Places to Work by The San Diego Business Journal and one of the Top Company Cultures in the nation by Entrepreneur Magazine.

We have also been recognized as one of San Diego's Best Physical Therapists by Expertise, as well as San Diego's Best Rehab Center and Sports Massage Provider by Competitor Magazine.

Our company is positioned to grow exponentially over the next couple of years, and we are looking for an upbeat, friendly, dedicated, results-driven Occupational Therapist to add to our growing team, helping us to provide exemplary service and support to our patients.

Rehab United is seeking an OT who can improve the health and wellness of the patients in our Kearny Mesa facility for initial training and split time between Kearny Mesa and another clinic location based on clinic needs.

The successful candidate will have a passion for helping our patients regain their independence and improve their quality of life. Our outpatient facility is highly recognized as a leader in multi-disciplinary treatment.

Our excellent rating by patients is a product of our company culture, stellar customer service and unmatched quality of care. Are you the right candidate to provide hope to our patients who want to return to a better life?

Our company is built on our dedication to educate both our staff and our patients. We offer individualized onboarding, continuing education, mentorship and leadership-based programming. If you are a motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for rehabilitation, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical and cognitive abilities, as well as their environment and activities of daily living (ADLs)

Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, incorporating hand therapy and neurological rehabilitation techniques

  • Educate patients and their caretakers on effective strategies for managing symptoms and improving outcomes
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians and physical therapists, to provide well-rounded, comprehensive care
  • Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in accordance with company and insurance standards

Required Qualifications

  • Occupational Therapy License - National registration and CA state licensure are REQUIRED.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, particularly of the upper extremity
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and continued education
  • CPR/First aid certification required
  • Hand Therapy certifications desired

Incentives/Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life/AD&D benefit options
  • 401(k) Retirement Program with Company Match
  • Vacation and Holiday Pay
  • Sick Pay (in accordance with State and City law)
  • Mentorship and annual Continued Education allowance
  • Opportunities for leadership, marketing, and team building
  • Free Fit Societe gym membership
  • Discounts on Resolve Wellness massage therapy

Compensation

$36.00-$55.00 Hourly (commensurate with prior experience as a licensed therapist)

NOTE: FLSA status will transition from hourly non-exempt to salaried exempt following 90 days of employment, provided the criteria outlined in California's salaried exempt regulations is fulfilled.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your OT journey, Rehab United is ready to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical and cognitive abilities to develop individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care while maintaining accurate patient records.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid California state license. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics, along with CPR and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningTeamworkDocumentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (768 salary observations; 2,201 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,405 salary observations; 28,087 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$114kOccupational Therapy median $120k (middle half $103k–$131k)955 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$118k median in California$97k nationally (+22%)768 state / 5,405 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California893 active8,976 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 57% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment945 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,122 in the last 30 days1,573 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 18 employers
9
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
CME allowance
36% this job
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health · Yuba City, California

$122k-$171k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist II, Hand Therapy

$98k-$137k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$105k-$135k
+ 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 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Rehab United

Health, Wellness & Fitness
San Diego, CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D
401(k) with company match
Vacation and Holiday Pay
Sick Pay
Mentorship and annual Continued Education allowance
Free gym membership
Discounts on massage therapy

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$3,004/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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