Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health - $10K Sign-On Bonus!
Listed compensation
$60-$75/hr
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapist (OT) — Home Health | $10K Sign-On Bonus
- Full-Time-Santa Clara County
- $60–$75/hour | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-time means a full-time paycheck. Our therapists are paid hourly for their scheduled hours, including drive time and documentation. No per-visit pay, no unpaid charting, and a growing patient census that keeps your schedule steady.
At Health Link Home Health we believe great patient care starts with supporting the clinicians who deliver it. For over 20 years, we've served the Bay Area with a focus on clinical quality, strong systems, and a collaborative culture. We're growing our team and looking for an OT who wants meaningful work, modern tools, and a team that's truly there for them.
You'll be assigned one dedicated territory, Santa Clara County (full time)designed to minimize drive time and keep your day manageable. SF patients are spread across neighborhoods like the Sunset, Richmond, and Mission; Peninsula patients run from Daly City down through Redwood City.
Why OTs Choose Health Link
- Reliable income: Many agencies promise full-time work but only pay per visit, so a light week means a smaller paycheck. At Health Link, full-time staff are paid hourly for their scheduled hours, and our growing census means a steady, consistent caseload.
- Hourly pay that covers your whole day: A long visit, a tough drive, or a complex note never costs you money.
- Earn up to 25% more: On top of your hourly pay, earn daily, per-payroll, and quarterly bonuses based on completed visits and use of our AI-assisted documentation.
- AI-assisted charting: Smart documentation tools on company devices that cut charting time and keep your evenings free.
- Real-time support in the field: Our experienced case managers and clinical team are available in real time to help with complex situations or patient coordination, so you're never on your own.
- Easy commute: Mileage reimbursement, a company vehicle (based on availability), or rideshare credits in the SF territory.
- A manageable pace: Organized scheduling, territories designed to minimize drive time, and a team that respects your time.
Compensation & Benefits
- $60–$75/hour, based on experience
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Productivity bonuses of up to 25% of wages, paid per payroll and quarterly
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off, life insurance, and pet insurance
- Company-provided mobile devices
Your Role
- Complete evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharges, and develop individualized plans of care based on physician orders
- Provide skilled treatment focused on ADLs, adaptive equipment, home safety, and functional independence
- Educate patients and caregivers on safe, independent routines at home
- Coordinate with physicians, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team
- Complete documentation using AI-assisted tools
Requirements
- Current California OT license (required)
- Valid California driver's license (required)
- Home health experience preferred. Strong outpatient, SNF, or hospital OTs are encouraged to apply, and we'll provide home health orientation and OASIS training
- Ability to travel regularly within your assigned territory
Schedule
- Full-time or part-time (San Francisco) or (San Mateo County)
- Direct hire position, not a contract role
Ready to connect? Our process is simple: a short intro call, then a conversation with our clinical team. Most candidates hear back within 48 hours.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will conduct patient evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and provide skilled treatment to improve functional independence. They will also coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team while maintaining accurate documentation using AI-assisted tools.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (671 salary observations; 2,180 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,667 salary observations; 26,845 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$156k | Occupational Therapy median $120k (middle half $103k–$131k)937 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+20%)671 state / 4,667 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$127k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 921 active | 9,189 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | California Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment976 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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