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California Dept. of State Hospitals
1215 O St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Full Healthcare
Enjoy peace of mind with top-tier health, dental, and vision benefits for your entire family.
Time Off
Paid Holiday, Vacation, & Paid Leave Benefits.
Our Staff Loves DSH
Those aha moments for patients where things are clicking, they’re starting to understand…that’s what I find so rewarding.
DSH Rehabilitation Therapist
DSH Rehabilitation Therapist
Whatever your interests are, you can support them here. There's room for creativity, growth, and even research, if that's what excites you.
Now Hiring
Rehabilitation Therapists
ART • DANCE • MUSIC • OCCUPATIONAL • RECREATION
Make a real difference in the lives of others, while earning a competitive salary, benefits, and more.
Why therapists choose DSH:
- Competitive pay with strong health, retirement, and pension benefits.
- Autonomy to design and implement treatment plans.
- Room to grow through promotions, lateral moves, and new roles across the DSH system.
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Earn up $113,196 to per year – your final salary is determined by licensing status and previous experience.
Excellent Pay
Retirement
CalPERS pension, a stable and predictable income for your retirement years.
Savings Plan
Savings Plus 401k & 457(b) plan that boosts your retirement through payroll deductions.
Insurance
Life Insurance, Long-Term Care & Disability Insurance, and Worker’s Compensation
Student Loan Forgiveness
- DSH is a Qualifying Employer in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
The PSLF is a federal program which forgives the remainder of a borrower’s student loans after 10 years of public service work.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program.
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California's Department of State Hospitals is hiring rehabilitation therapists — including art, dance, music, recreation, and occupational therapy professionals — to care for some of the state's most vulnerable individuals. Here, you'll have time to connect with patients, the support of close-knit multidisciplinary teams, and a schedule that sustains your career without burning you out.
Bring your passion to help others. We'll give you the time and support to make it count.
The Five Disciplines
Now Hiring
Rehabilitation Therapists
ART • DANCE • MUSIC • OCCUPATIONAL • RECREATION
Make a real difference in the lives of others, while earning a competitive salary, benefits, and more.
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