OT Jobs in California

An Occupational Therapist (OT) plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by helping individuals of all ages to regain, develop, or maintain the skills they need to perform daily tasks, after being affected by physical, mental or emotional challenges. This includes working with children with disabilities to participate in school and social situations, helping people recover from injury, or providing support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. OTs develop treatment plans and therapeutic interventions tailored to their client's individual needs and goals, enabling them to live independently and enjoy a better quality of life.

Important skills for an OT include strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, creativity, and a deep understanding of the physical and psychological aspects of illness and injury. They should have a master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy, and be licensed to practice, which involves passing the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Prior to becoming an OT, a person may work as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), a physical therapy aide, or a rehabilitation aide.

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Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist - Full-Time

  • All Star Physical Therapy
  • Vista, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vista, CA
  • 30+ days ago

We do Meaningful Work - we are passionate about Occupational Therapy as a vehicle to change the lives of our patients....

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Occupational Therapist

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 21 days ago

Be the Occupational Therapist You've Always Aspired to Be Your impactful journey involves: Providing direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy....

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Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Turlock, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Turlock, CA
  • 1 day ago

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in Turlock, CA....

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Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute
  • Escondido, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Escondido, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient Rehabilitation Full-time Wage scale: $47.00 - $57.29 per hour Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Career Advancement Your experience matters At Palomar...

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Occupational Therapist

  • Delta Companies
  • Castro Valley, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Castro Valley, CA
  • 4 days ago

Overview Setting: Outpatient, Hand Therapy Compensation: $2,088 - $2,448 estimated weekly pay Start: ASAP | open to 1-2 months out Duration: 13 weeks | potential to extend Guaranteed Hours: 40 Benefits...

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Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • Lifepoint Rehabilitation
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 15 days ago

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Full-time Wage scale: $36.36-$64.00 per hour Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Expansive Benefit package, Professional Development...

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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Schools

  • Accountable Healthcare Staffing
  • Visalia, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 8 days ago

Therapists for a 2026-27 school year assignment in Visalia, CA!...

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Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • The Stepping Stones Group
  • Morgan Hill, CA
  • moments ago
  • Morgan Hill, CA
  • moments ago

Qualifications: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Current Occupational Therapist license in AZ AZ IVP Fingerprint Card Previous school experience required What We Offer...

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Occupational Therapist Full Time TCU SNF 10K

  • Vibra Healthcare Inc.
  • Redding, CA
  • moments ago
  • Redding, CA
  • moments ago

We are seeking a Occupational Therapist to join our team! $10,000 Bonus for Full time RELOCATION ASSISTANCE - UP TO $3,000 Reimbursement!...

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Home Health Occupational Therapist

  • Compassus
  • Eureka, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Eureka, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Occupational Therapy Preferred - Coursework/Training Training in Treatment of Adult Hemiplegia and Hand Therapy. Required - 1 year Experience in acute care, rehabilitation, or home care....

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Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • k12 core - west
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Qualifications: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Current Occupational Therapist license in CA Previous school experience preferred What We Offer: Competitive pay, benefits...

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Occupational Therapist - .600 FTE

  • Union School District
  • San Jose, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 12 hours ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possess certification as Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board; Sensory-integration...

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Occupational Therapist- Home Health

  • Hospice Compassus
  • Irvine, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Preferred - Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy (also acceptable in lieu of Bachelors/Masters) Preferred - Coursework/Training Training in Treatment of Adult Hemiplegia and Hand Therapy....

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Occupational Therapist / OT - Rehab

  • Solomon Page Group
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Our client is seeking an Occupational Therapist / OT to join their growing team....

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Salary for OT Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTherapy research efforts.


Highest Education Level

OTs in California offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.7%
Bachelor's Degree
28.4%
Doctorate Degree
9.3%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by OTs in California
Less than 1 year
54.5%
None
27.3%
1-2 years
9.1%
2-4 years
9.1%