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Lorian Health
Long Beach, California

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA full-time

Occupational Therapy AssistantFull-Time

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$55–$65 per visit

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

For over 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, committed to enhancing quality of life and supporting patient independence. We foster a collaborative, compassionate environment where team members are valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

We’re looking for a compassionate COTA to support patients in their homes and help improve independence, mobility, and quality of life. You’ll work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist to deliver hands‑on, patient‑centered care.

Location: Responsibilities

  • Carry out treatment plans and therapeutic exercises.
  • Document and report patient progress and condition changes.
  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Educate patients and families on exercises and care techniques.
  • Collaborate with the clinical team for coordinated patient care.

Qualifications

  • COTA license (state‑issued) and CPR certification.
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
  • Prefer 2+ years of COTA experience; home health experience a plus.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance.
  • Why Join us? (Instructions: Full Time)

We are committed to our employees' well-being, offering a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, EAP, 401(K) with 4% match

  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle (role dependent), plus fuel card
  • Employee referral program and opportunities for growth and advancement
  • This position is based on a Pay per visit compensation model.

Pay per visit ranges from $55 to $65 per visit commensurate with experience and depending on type of visit.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningDocumentationPatient educationClinical collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (797 salary observations; 2,326 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy assistantranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $87k (middle half $78k–$90k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$118k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)797 state / 5,562 national salary observations
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California903 active9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment959 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA full-time at Lorian Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lorian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, EAP
401(K) with 4% match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle plus fuel card
Employee referral program
Opportunities for growth and advancement

Living in Long Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$961k
Typical market rent
$2,412/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.