Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$80k-$100k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Ascend’s mission is to grow, learn, and develop like the children we serve. At Ascend, we believe every day holds the possibility of a miracle. Our dedicated and passionate staff always strive to make a difference and be the biggest advocates for our children and families.
We seek a Part-Time or Full-Time Early Intervention Occupational Therapist to provide therapy and assessments in a home visit setting in Oakland and the surrounding area.
Our ideal candidate must have an active California Occupation Therapy license and be comfortable working with a full range of disabilities.
Why Ascend
Excellent salary and sign-on bonus plus full, comprehensive benefits package which includes medical insurance, prescription card, vision plan, dental insurance
- Professional Liability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
- Multi-tiered clinical support,
- PTO, Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave
- Laptop, iPad, Laminator, and a gift card for classroom materials
- Wellness Incentive
- Paid time for attending CEUs + CEU reimbursement
- Licensure and Credentials: new application and renewals fees
- Employee recognition and loyalty reward program
- Career Advancement/Leadership Opportunities
- H1-B/ Visa Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Requirements
- Master's Degree
- Current CA license
- Prior pediatric experience is a plus!
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
- Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Role Characteristics
- Children
- On the road
- Travel
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Setting
In-person
License/Certification
- CA Occupational Therapy License (Required)
- Work Location: In person
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services and assessments to children in a home visit setting. Collaborate with families and staff to advocate for the developmental needs of the children.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (745 salary observations; 2,304 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,279 salary observations; 29,546 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $80k–$100k | Occupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $94k–$116k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+21%)745 state / 5,279 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$81k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 882 active | 8,980 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 30% no call · 61% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment938 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Early Intervention Occupational Therapist at Ascend Rehab Services a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends
- On-site
Benefits & Perks
Living in Oakland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $855k≈ 10.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,758/mo≈ 41% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.