Occupational Therapist
Community Health System (Fresno)$56.22–$71.54/hrFresno, CAAdded todayStill open, checked every night- BLS
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How this pay compares
This posting states $56.22–$71.54 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in California post a median of $64.22 an hour, the middle half $59.89–$70, across 291 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in California earn a median of $59.86 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in California: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
Community Regional Medical Ctr in Fresno reported 119 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 9,811,981 hours worked: 2.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 14 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Visa sponsorship record
From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 1 green card application from Community Health System (Fresno) for occupational therapists, offering a median $58.35 an hour (the low end of each application's wage range). That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Every employer that sponsors occupational therapists.
The green card line in the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, for people born in most countries: a priority date before 1 June 2022 for EB-3 other workers (jobs requiring less than 2 years) and 15 June 2024 for skilled workers. Every country's line.
Licensed in another state?
California is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a California license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a California license, apply to the California Board of Occupational Therapy for a license by endorsement ($50, by its own page): what California asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What California requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Applicants apply through BreEZe with the $50 application fee, Live Scan or fingerprint cards, an NBCOT verification of certification or score transfer sent directly from NBCOT, a passport photo, a verification of every health-related license held in any jurisdiction and an official transcript from the qualifying program.
- Staying active: Licenses run two years and expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month; renewal requires 24 professional development units earned during the renewal period, at least half directly related to delivering occupational therapy services.
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in California · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
Overview
Opportunities for you!
- Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Free parking and electric charging
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.
Responsibilities
As part of the region’s largest health system, you will join a collaborative home health therapy team dedicated to delivering coordinated, high-quality care across the Central Valley through an integrated network of hospitals and outpatient services. The Home Health team delivers patient-centered rehabilitation services in the home setting, supporting patients in regaining function and independence where they live. In this role, you will serve as an essential member of the interdisciplinary care team, providing skilled occupational therapy services tailored to each patient’s goals, environment, and cultural context.
You will evaluate patients in their homes, develop individualized occupational therapy plans and goals, and communicate findings and progress with patients, families, physicians and the care team. You’ll provide or supervise home-based treatment, document outcomes according to Community Medical Centers standards and determine when services should be concluded. You will also educate staff and students, support team coverage as needed, and adapt care to each patient’s home environment and needs.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Completion of internship program in Occupational Therapy
- Working knowledge of standard treatment and evaluation tools required
Licenses and Certifications
- OT- State of California Occupational Therapist License required
- DL – Valid California Driver’s license and driving record acceptable to Community Health System required
- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Disclaimers
- Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
From Community Health System (Fresno)'s job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Community Health System (Fresno)
Community Health System (Fresno) hires nurses, therapists and advanced practice providers in Fresno and Clovis in California.
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