Sr. Occupational Therapist
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $49.07–$72.26 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in California post a median of $64 an hour, the middle half $58.60–$70, across 242 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
Medicare rating of Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura
Medicare gives Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · California hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
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.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
Compensation
Salary Range: $49.07 - $72.26 per hour
The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.
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Responsibilities
Position Overview
Provides evaluation and treatment to acute and outpatients. Able to provide evaluation and treatment to a wide variety of acute and outpatients for age groups of demonstrated competency. Able to supervise other competent Occupational Therapists for acute and outpatient; responsible to train and supervise Occupational Therapy Aides. Communicates with Director and Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services for equipment needs, staffing, and policy review. Communicates with other nursing and ancillary services as required. Provides in-services as requested.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current CA Occupational Therapist license issued by the Board of Occupational Therapy
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Three (3) years of occupational therapist experience in an acute care hospital
Preferred
- Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Experience with a variety of complex diagnoses
- Occupational Therapist supervisory experience
Overview
Nationally Recognized. Community Focused.
Community Memorial Healthcare is proud to earn the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades, placing Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 13 hospitals in Southern California recognized for patient experience excellence. Extraordinary patient care begins with extraordinary teams.
View all of our awards and accreditations and learn more about us as you explore career opportunities with a team committed to compassionate, award-winning care.
Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.
Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits
To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.
- Competitive Pay
- Shift Differentials
- In-House Registry Rates
- Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Voluntary Worksite Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Recognition programs
- Employee service recognition events
- Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
- National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations
Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.
From Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura
Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in Ventura, CA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, front-office staff and imaging techs. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura
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