Craig Ashford
Occupational Therapist · Desert Regional Medical Center
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Craig Ashford is a Occupational Therapist, currently affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center, based in Palm Springs, CA. As a occupational therapist, Ashford contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Palm Springs, CA. Ashford holds academic credentials, including Master’s Degree and Associate’s Degree, from Universtiy of Southern Maine and Kennebec Valley Community College. Core competencies include Occupational Therapy, Evidence Based Practice, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation, Business Process Improvement. Desert Regional Medical Center 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 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 Palm Springs, 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. Craig Ashford is one of them.
- 3,059 occupational therapists are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 151 contacts at Desert Regional 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 November 2026.
Recruiting occupational therapist
Occupational therapists serve pediatric, acute care, and rehabilitation settings. Demand far outpaces supply in many markets. Direct email outreach to licensed OTs is the fastest path to qualified candidates.
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Craig Ashford is based in Palm Springs, CA. They are currently affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center.
Craig Ashford specializes in occupational therapist. Their current role is Occupational Therapist.
Craig Ashford currently works at Desert Regional Medical Center.
Craig Ashford attended Universtiy of Southern Maine and Kennebec Valley Community College.
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Recruiting occupational therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for occupational therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
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.