Occupational Therapy Jobs in Los Angeles

Hundreds of occupational therapy positions are posted in the Los Angeles area on major job boards and agency sites, spanning acute care, outpatient clinics, schools, and county programs focused on psychiatric and housing-related services.

Current listings show strong demand in both private staffing agencies and public health systems. CompHealth alone maintains dozens of active California occupational therapy contracts, many within driving distance of Los Angeles, including outpatient orthopedic, neuro, and pediatric assignments with schedules such as five eight-hour shifts or four ten-hour days.

Public Sector Openings in Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is recruiting Occupational Therapist I positions tied to its Housing for Health initiative. These roles serve patients in acute medical, psychiatric, and rehabilitation settings as well as outpatient clinics. Applicants must meet standard professional requirements and can be hired initially for up to 90 days under the county’s emergency homelessness declaration, with successful performers eligible for permanent appointment after evaluation.

Incumbents deliver therapy to help individuals with mental or physical disabilities regain or maintain function. Supervision comes from senior therapists, and duties may include overseeing students or support staff. The positions align with the county’s broader effort to connect people released from institutions to supportive housing and mental health services. For related context, see our guide to How Often Should You Go to Therapy? A Practical Guide.

Staffing Agency and Travel Opportunities

CompHealth and HospitalRecruiting list multiple Los Angeles-area contracts. Examples include adult outpatient roles with orthopedic and general medicine focus, school-based schedules aligned to the academic calendar, and mixed inpatient-outpatient coverage. Many assignments guarantee 36–40 hours per week and allow flexible start times between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. New graduates are accepted for some skilled-nursing and outpatient posts, while others request SNF or hand-therapy experience.

Volume of Listings on Major Boards

Glassdoor currently shows 385 occupational therapist openings in Los Angeles. Indeed reports 637 occupational therapy jobs and more than 1,200 occupational therapist listings in the same metro area. These numbers fluctuate daily as postings are filled or renewed, but they indicate consistent hiring across hospital systems, private practices, and community providers.

Settings and Patient Populations

Available roles cover a range of environments. Outpatient hand clinics emphasize orthopedic aftercare. Neuro-focused positions address stroke and traumatic brain injury. Pediatric assignments often combine four days of outpatient work with one day of adult coverage. Acute-care and skilled-nursing placements involve evaluations and treatment for diagnoses such as fractures, cardiac conditions, dementia, and falls. Several county-linked roles specifically serve individuals experiencing homelessness who also require mental health or substance-use support.

Application Considerations

County emergency positions opened for applications on February 4, 2025, and remain open until service needs are met. Private-agency contracts are filled on a rolling basis; candidates typically work with a recruiter who handles credentialing and logistics. Most listings require current licensure and may request weekend or evening availability. Applicants should review each posting for exact shift patterns, guaranteed hours, and patient caseload details before applying.

Sources

• 46 Occupational Therapy jobs in California
• 385 Occupational therapist jobs in Los Angeles, CA
• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I/Housing for Health