Occupational Therapist (OT)
Quick facts
- Pay
- $58.00–$70.00/hour
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Salinas, CA
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 2328 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
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.
Apply Today
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.
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name Pacific Coast Post Acute in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Occupational Therapists (SOC 29-1122).
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Occupational Therapist” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Level II (qualified)Occupational Therapists · Salinas, CA. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $88,899 | ~15% |
| Level II | $105,560 | ~31% |
| Level III | $122,200 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $138,861 | ~61% |
This job pays $120,640–$145,600 a year (converted from an hourly rate, 2,080 hours) — that's Level II (qualified). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level II registration gets 2 entries; estimated selection chance about 31%.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.