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Mission Healthcare
San Diego, California

Occupational Therapist / OT (Home Health)

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum.

We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

  • Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.
  • Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Pet Insurance

  • Pay range: $40.00-$60.00 hourly, depending on experience.
  • Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday
  • Territory/Location: San Diego (South Bay area)

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ functional abilities in their home environment and develop personalized treatment plans.

Implement therapeutic activities to improve patients’ ability to perform daily living tasks (e. g., dressing, bathing, cooking).

  • Educate patients and caregivers on techniques and adaptive equipment to promote safety and independence.
  • Monitor progress and update care plans based on patient outcomes and changing needs.
  • Document visits and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary home health team.

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Valid state license.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

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At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.

Accessibility Commitment

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Your Voice Matters

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Home health careTreatment planningPatient evaluationPatient educationCare plan managementDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationSafety assessmentBLS certification

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,077 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$125kOccupational Therapy median $125k (middle half $114k–$135k)83 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California888 active9,073 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 31% no call · 55% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment941 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,118 in the last 30 days1,761 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,077 Occupational Therapy listings), 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 Occupational Therapist / OT (Home Health) at Mission Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,077 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 14 employers
9
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
2
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health · Yuba City, California

$122k-$171k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist II, Hand Therapy

$98k-$137k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$105k-$135k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,077 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Mission Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (30+ hrs/week)
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

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.