Crystal Obayashi

Occupational Therapist · French Hospital Medical Center

occupational therapist San Luis Obispo, CA

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
9 years
since Sep 2017
Gender
Female

Experience

Occupational TherapistCurrent
French Hospital Medical Center
Since Sep 2017 · 9 years · San Luis Obispo, CA

Education

San Jose State University
Master of Science (MS)
2009 – 2012
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
2001 – 2005

Skills

Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Treatment Healthcare Sensory Integration Occupational Therapists Sensory Processing Acute Care Orthopedic Therapists Home Care Cpr Certified Spinal Cord Injury Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab

About French Hospital Medical Center

Industry
Hospital & Health Care
Office Location
San Luis Obispo, CA

Professional Overview

Crystal Obayashi is a Occupational Therapist, currently affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center, based in San Luis Obispo, CA. As a occupational therapist, Obayashi contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in San Luis Obispo, CA. They have been with French Hospital Medical Center for 9 years. Obayashi holds academic credentials, including Master of Science (MS) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), from San Jose State University and California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Core competencies include Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Treatment, Healthcare, Sensory Integration. French Hospital Medical Center operates in the Hospital & Health Care sector. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit occupational therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to occupational therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The San Luis Obispo, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 35,020 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the occupational therapist specialty. Crystal Obayashi is one of them.
  • 3,059 occupational therapists are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 24 contacts at French Hospital Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical occupational therapist compensation in CA: $86,000 – $144,000 (median $111,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of occupational therapists in CA: Kaiser Permanente (104), Los Angeles Unified School District (45), Sutter Health (44).
  • 2% of occupational therapists in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 82% of occupational therapists in CA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed October 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Crystal Obayashi located?

Crystal Obayashi is based in San Luis Obispo, CA. They are currently affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center.

What is Crystal Obayashi's specialty?

Crystal Obayashi specializes in occupational therapist. Their current role is Occupational Therapist.

Where does Crystal Obayashi currently work?

Crystal Obayashi currently works at French Hospital Medical Center. They have been there for 9 years.

What is Crystal Obayashi's educational background?

Crystal Obayashi attended San Jose State University and California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

How do I contact Crystal Obayashi for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a occupational therapist?

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What is the average salary for a occupational therapist in CA?

occupational therapists in CA typically earn $86,000 to $144,000 annually, with a median of $111,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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