Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA full-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.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy assistant | ranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational 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 living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 903 active | 9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment959 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 | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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.
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