Occupational Therapist (OT)
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $121k–$146k | Occupational 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 power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 933 active | 9,484 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 37% no call · 59% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California 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 |
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