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Lorian Health
San Diego, California

Home Health Occupational Therapist Aide - COTA

Occupational Therapy AideIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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.

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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

Treatment planningClinical documentationPatient education

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational 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 livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California925 active9,177 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends
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About Lorian Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Mileage reimbursement
401(K) with 4% match
EAP
Professional development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$3,004/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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