OT Jobs in California
OT jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in hospital systems, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, pediatric settings, school-based programs, and home health agencies from entry-level to senior practitioner. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers like Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The most in-demand specialties are pediatric OT, neurological rehabilitation, and hand therapy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.
Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.
Why Powerback?
- Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
- Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
- Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
- Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
- H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
- Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
- Title: Occupational Therapist
- Location/work environment: In facility
- Reporting structure: Reporting to Director of Rehab
Powerback is proud to offer a comprehensive and unique benefits package for those candidates that are qualified, including health insurance benefits, 401k, paid time off, clinical support network, online CEUs, on-demand pay, Visa or Green Card sponsorship, and more! Select benefits are available to part time and PRN employees as well!
As an Occupational Therapist, you help patients get well. You are the person who can bring their power back. In doing this, you will assess patient needs, develop their recovery plans, and deliver occupational therapy.
You're a healer and a helper, which is why you got into this line of work.
You're equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as an individual. You know your goal is the design of a program that will restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities and independence.
You're adaptable to the needs of the patient and can find joy in the variety of the work and the settings.
You're a teammate and are looking for collaboration with your peers, but you're also happy to make referrals to help your patient get the care they need to thrive.
You know that being an Occupational Therapist means you're a teacher who can train patients and caregivers on the skills they need to promote independence and productivity.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you!
Powerback Rehabilitation (Powerback) is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.
Working in a company that values growth and understands what it means to be a caregiver is refreshing. Our CEO is a former staff therapist. We offer growth, paths forward, and we are committed to patient-centered care. We are growing, stable, and need people like you, who have a calling to help people thrive.
Isn't it time for you to work with a team where 86% of them know and feel their work makes a difference? So much so, we're certified as a 2023 Great Place to Work.
Now is the time for you to join Powerback.
Powerback has streamlined our hiring process:
- Applying takes 3 minutes, give or take.
- You'll hear back from us within 1 business day.
- If you meet the qualifications, a recruiter will call you for a 10-minute conversation within 2-3 business days, depending on your availability.
- You will then be presented to the hiring manager
- The hiring manager will reach out within a business day to schedule the interview.
This all happens within 1-5 business days from the phone screen.
- After your interview, the hiring manager makes a quick decision. We aim to accomplish this within the week.
- If the hiring manager wants to move forward, you will hear from us within a business day, because we are excited to get you started!
- They must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
- They must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- The Occupational Therapist must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.
Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.
Why Powerback?
- Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
- Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
- Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
- Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
- H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
- Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
- Title: Occupational Therapist
- Location/work environment: In facility
- Reporting structure: Reporting to Director of Rehab
Powerback is proud to offer a comprehensive and unique benefits package for those candidates that are qualified, including health insurance benefits, 401k, paid time off, clinical support network, online CEUs, on-demand pay, Visa or Green Card sponsorship, and more! Select benefits are available to part time and PRN employees as well!
As an Occupational Therapist, you help patients get well. You are the person who can bring their power back. In doing this, you will assess patient needs, develop their recovery plans, and deliver occupational therapy.
You're a healer and a helper, which is why you got into this line of work.
You're equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as an individual. You know your goal is the design of a program that will restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities and independence.
You're adaptable to the needs of the patient and can find joy in the variety of the work and the settings.
You're a teammate and are looking for collaboration with your peers, but you're also happy to make referrals to help your patient get the care they need to thrive.
You know that being an Occupational Therapist means you're a teacher who can train patients and caregivers on the skills they need to promote independence and productivity.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you!
Powerback Rehabilitation (Powerback) is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.
Working in a company that values growth and understands what it means to be a caregiver is refreshing. Our CEO is a former staff therapist. We offer growth, paths forward, and we are committed to patient-centered care. We are growing, stable, and need people like you, who have a calling to help people thrive.
Isn't it time for you to work with a team where 86% of them know and feel their work makes a difference? So much so, we're certified as a 2023 Great Place to Work.
Now is the time for you to join Powerback.
Powerback has streamlined our hiring process:
- Applying takes 3 minutes, give or take.
- You'll hear back from us within 1 business day.
- If you meet the qualifications, a recruiter will call you for a 10-minute conversation within 2-3 business days, depending on your availability.
- You will then be presented to the hiring manager
- The hiring manager will reach out within a business day to schedule the interview.
This all happens within 1-5 business days from the phone screen.
- After your interview, the hiring manager makes a quick decision. We aim to accomplish this within the week.
- If the hiring manager wants to move forward, you will hear from us within a business day, because we are excited to get you started!
- They must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
- They must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- The Occupational Therapist must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
OT Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- HiredFirst58H
- FeldCare Connects34
- EmpowerMe Wellness21
- Voyage Health14V
- Powerback Rehabilitation14
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Aerospace & Defense
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in OT jobs across California.
- Active California OT license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy
- Master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
- Completion of required supervised fieldwork hours as mandated for licensure
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based practice and current OT intervention frameworks
OT Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a ot in California?
To work as an ot in California, you must hold an active license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. The path starts with completing an accredited master's or doctoral occupational therapy program, followed by required fieldwork hours, then passing the NBCOT certification exam. After passing, you apply to the California Board of Occupational Therapy for your state license before practicing in the state.
Which companies hire ots in California?
Employers hiring ots in California right now include HiredFirst, FeldCare Connects, and EmpowerMe Wellness, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's large integrated health systems, school districts, and skilled nursing facility networks generate consistent openings for occupational therapists at multiple experience levels across the state.
Which California cities have the most ot jobs?
Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most ot openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its density of hospital systems, pediatric clinics, and rehabilitation centers, while San Francisco and San Diego draw demand from large academic medical centers, veterans' health facilities, and growing outpatient networks serving those metro populations.
Are there remote ot jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 23% of ot openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most occupational therapy work requires hands-on patient contact. The portions of the role most suited to remote delivery are telehealth consultations, home program development, and care coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
How can I get hired as a ot in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new graduate positions at large California health systems such as Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health, both of which run structured new-grad residency and fellowship programs in areas like neurological rehabilitation and pediatrics. School districts across Los Angeles Unified and San Diego Unified also hire entry-level ots directly. Completing your California license promptly after passing NBCOT and targeting settings like skilled nursing facilities gives new graduates the fastest route to their first clinical role.
Where can I find and apply to ot jobs in California?
You can find and apply to ot jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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