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Lorian Health
Long Beach, California

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA full-time

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $55/hour

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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

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 15% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (122 salary observations; 248 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (1,270 salary observations; 4,810 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Ota Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

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$94k
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$100k-110k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers

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$47-$52/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

PACS · San Jose, California

$45-$50/hr
#3

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

$35-$45/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School-Based

$85k
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Long Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$961k
Typical market rent
$2,422/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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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