Home Health Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$153K - $206K

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Job Description

Outstanding Home Health Occupational Therapists needed for field-based positions servicing parts of Alameda County. Full time and per diem opportunities available.

  • Hayward, San Leandro, Alameda and Oakland areas

ACE Home Health Care & Hospice is a locally owned and operated healthcare provider proudly serving Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara Counties, with field offices located in Orinda and San Jose, CA. We are committed to excellence in patient care. As we expand our services, we're seeking compassionate healthcare professionals who share our mission of making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

We actively seek team members from diverse cultural backgrounds and those with multilingual capabilities. This diversity strengthens our ability to provide culturally competent care and helps us better serve our community's varied needs, ultimately furthering our mission of delivering compassionate, personalized healthcare.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist
  • Minimum of 1 year of Home Health experience preferred
  • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skill
  • Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification
  • Valid drivers license

Here's What Sets Us Apart

Administrative Support

  • Designated Administrative Coordinators serve as your dedicated in-house resource for all administrative duties, including documentation support
  • Extensive documentation and DME support allow you to focus on what matters most - patient care and work-life balance

Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible scheduling and autonomy in managing your own hours

Professional Development

  • Extensive, individualized, structured and ongoing training program to develop your skills
  • Advanced patient care through continuous professional development

Technology Solutions

  • Industry-leading documentation and technology solutions to streamline communication

Career Growth

  • Growth opportunities including precepting, clinical education, and clinical leadership positions

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation based on experience, knowledge, skills, and location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data
  • Estimated Annual Full Time Compensation: $153K to $206K (This position is paid on a per-visit basis plus mileage)
  • Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
  • Paid parking

Benefits (Full Time Positions)

  • Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision with dependent coverage
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Free CEUs through on-demand virtual learning platform
  • Rewards program with redeemable points for gifts
  • Corporate discount program for a variety of services

Key Responsibilities

Provide field-based occupational therapy services to patients across various locations in Alameda County. Focus on delivering compassionate, personalized healthcare and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Communication SkillsOrganization 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)), so the posted ~$180k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $163k in an average-cost state. 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 therapyranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$154k–$207kOccupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $99k–$120k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$118k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)797 state / 5,562 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$163k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California903 active9,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 31% no call · 60% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
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
Ace Home Health Care & Hospicesilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index7 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,043 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, 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 Home Health Occupational Therapist at Ace Home Health Care & Hospice 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 — ranked against 9,043 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 13 employers
13
<$110k
0
$110k-120k
3
$120k-130k
3
$130k-140k
3
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
41% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Visa sponsorship
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Marlboro, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist II, 40 Hours Days, University Campus

$77k-$139k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ace Home Health Care & Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Orinda, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Mileage reimbursement
Paid parking
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
PTO
Paid holidays

Living in Hayward

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$811k≈ 5.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,652/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.