Therapy Jobs in California
56 active therapy jobs across California. Browse RN, LPN, travel nurse, ICU, ER, and per diem positions.
California is an active therapy market with 56 positions currently on the board across major hubs across California. Listings cover hospital, clinic, long-term care, home health, and travel-therapy contracts, with both staff therapist and OT openings updated daily. California is the largest therapy market in the country, anchored by Kaiser Permanente, UCLA Health, UCSF, Cedars-Sinai, Sutter Health, and Dignity Health. The state's mandatory therapist-to-patient ratio law (AB 394) keeps acute-care staffing demand high, and travel-therapy contracts in California regularly pay among the top rates nationwide. Average PT salaries in California exceed $120,000, with Bay Area and Los Angeles hospitals often paying meaningfully more for ICU, ER, L&D, and OR specialties. Browse jobs by city below or jump straight to a category to filter the listings. New positions are added daily as employers refresh their hiring feeds, so check back often or set up an alert to be notified when fresh California therapy openings go live.
Average therapy pay — California
Approximate market averages. Actual pay varies by employer, specialty, setting, and experience.
| Role | Avg annual | Avg weekly (travel) |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist (PT) | $82,000/yr | $1,800/week |
| Occupational Therapist (OT) | $78,000/yr | $1,650/week |
| Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | $80,000/yr | $1,700/week |
| Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | $75,000/yr | $1,500/week |
| Mental Health Therapist | $65,000/yr | $1,200/week |
Physical Therapist (PT)
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - $1,169 per week
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,309 per week
Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - $1,210 per week
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,596 per week
Occupational Therapist (OT) in San Ramon, CA - Contract
Travel Physical Therapist - $2,679 per week
Occupational Therapist (OT) in King City, CA - Contract
Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient & Outpatient - $2,679 per week
Travel Physical Therapist, Inpatient & Outpatient - $2,750 per week
Travel Director of Occupational Therapy - $2,888 per week
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,740 per week
School Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $40-55 per hour
School Occupational Therapist - $62-68 per hour
Travel Long Term Care (LTC) Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,740 per week
Travel Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,475 per week
Occupational Therapist (OT) in Simi Valley, CA - Contract
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,434 per week
Why nurse in California?
California offers a wide range of nursing opportunities across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, home health, and travel contracts. Whether you're an experienced RN, an LPN/LVN, a CNA, or a new graduate, employers across the state hire across day, night, and weekend shifts with competitive pay, shift differentials, and benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a California state license to work as a therapist here?+
California is not part of the major therapy licensure compacts (PT/OT/ASLP), so therapists must hold a California-issued PT, OT, or SLP license to practice in the state.
How much do therapists make in California?+
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists in California typically earn between $75,000 and $115,000 per year depending on specialty, setting, and experience. Travel therapy and home-health roles often pay at the top of that range, while school-based and outpatient roles for new grads start closer to the lower end. BCBAs typically earn $70,000–$95,000.
Are there travel therapy jobs available in California?+
Yes — travel PT, OT, and SLP contracts are widely available in California, especially in skilled nursing, home health, and school settings. Weekly pay packages typically range from $1,700 to $2,800+ including stipends, with 13-week assignments at facilities across the state.
Are there therapy jobs in California for new grads or therapists with no experience?+
Yes. Many outpatient clinics, school districts, and skilled nursing facilities in California hire new-grad PTs, OTs, and SLPs and offer mentorship programs. Entry-level ABA roles (RBT, BCaBA) with on-the-job training are also widely available statewide.
How many active therapy jobs are listed in California?+
There are currently 56 active therapy jobs in California, updated daily across PT, OT, SLP, ABA, mental health, school-based, home health, and travel roles.