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Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58-$70/hr

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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 planningADL trainingCognitive therapyUpper-extremity rehabilitationPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCare planningEquipment trainingSupervision of COTAs

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (722 salary observations; 2,195 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,038 salary observations; 27,346 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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$121k–$146kOccupational Therapy median $130k (middle half $120k–$139k)60 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)722 state / 5,038 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California933 active9,484 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 37% no call · 59% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment989 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 18 employers
13
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
45% this job
Sign-on bonus
35% this job
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$154k-$207k
#2

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#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

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#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

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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 9,322 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PACS

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Quarterly performance-based bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
H1B sponsorship
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan

Living in Santa Monica

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.14M
Typical market rent
$3,516/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.