Home Health Occupational Therapist Aide - COTA
Production pay · no annual figure stated
$42–$50 per visit
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join a Team That Makes a Difference
For more than 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that enhances quality of life and helps individuals maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes.
At Lorian, you'll find more than a job. You'll build a rewarding career with an organization that values collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. We foster a supportive culture where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, families, and the communities we serve.
Location: San Diego South and East
Scheduled: Mon-Friday with Weekends rotation
What We Offer
- Mileage reimbursement
- Competitive salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
- EAP
- 401(K) with 4% match
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
- A collaborative, mission-driven team committed to delivering exceptional patient care
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.
This position is based on a pay per visit compensation model. Pay per visit ranges from $42 to $50 visit commensurate with experience and depending on type of visit.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with an organization that invests in its people and is committed to excellence, we'd love to welcome you to the Lorian Health team. Together, we're enhancing the quality of life at home.
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 ~$117k (839 salary observations; 2,153 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $87k (middle half $78k–$90k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+21%)839 state / 5,886 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 925 active | 9,177 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment981 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
