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Paula Dreifuerst

Occupational Therapist

occupational therapist Los Angeles, CA Children’S Hospital Los Angeles
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
13 years at Children’S Hospital Los Angeles
Gender
Female
Connections
169
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 35,020 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the occupational therapist specialty. Paula Dreifuerst is one of them.
  • 3,059 occupational therapists are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 179 contacts at Children’S Hospital Los Angeles 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 verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications
  • Verify against the NPPES Provider Registry (HHS / CMS). Search NPPES →
  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Bachelors
2011
University Of Southern California
Masters
2013
Skills
Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Leadership Pediatrics Neuroscience Public Health Clinical Research Healthcare Hospitals Interventions
About Children’S Hospital Los Angeles
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
chla.org
Professional Overview

Paula Dreifuerst is a Occupational Therapist, currently affiliated with Children’S Hospital Los Angeles, based in Los Angeles, CA. As a occupational therapist, Dreifuerst contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Los Angeles, CA. They have been with Children’S Hospital Los Angeles for 13 years. Dreifuerst holds academic credentials, including Bachelors and Masters, from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo and University Of Southern California. Core competencies include Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Leadership, Pediatrics, Neuroscience. Children’S Hospital Los Angeles operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit occupational therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. 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 Los Angeles, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Paula Dreifuerst located?
Paula Dreifuerst is based in Los Angeles, CA. They are currently affiliated with Children’S Hospital Los Angeles.
What is Paula Dreifuerst's specialty?
Paula Dreifuerst specializes in occupational therapist. Their current role is Occupational Therapist.
Where does Paula Dreifuerst currently work?
Paula Dreifuerst currently works at Children’S Hospital Los Angeles. They have been there for 13 years.
What is Paula Dreifuerst's educational background?
Paula Dreifuerst attended California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo and University Of Southern California.
How do I contact Paula Dreifuerst for recruiting?
HealthTal provides verified direct email address and phone number for Paula Dreifuerst. Subscribe to access full contact details including personal email, direct dial, and LinkedIn profile.
How do I recruit a occupational therapist?
Recruiting occupational therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for occupational therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
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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