Occupational Therapist - Home Health
Listed compensation
$52-$62/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Start Your Next Career? We are now hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our amazing team!
Now Hiring for: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Work location: On-site (patient's home)
Salary Range: $52.00-$62.00 per hour (depending on experience)
We cultivate a family culture that thrives on person-centered care. We focus on building a positive environment centered on trust, communication, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care while meeting the unique needs of each patient and their family. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity—values that define our daily operations.
What Makes Us Special?
- UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
- Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
- Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employee.
- Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of our patients by helping them regain their independence?
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), You Will
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for the patients in the comfort of their homes, focusing on improving their daily functioning and quality of life.
- Provide therapeutic interventions such as exercises, activities, and adaptive equipment to help patients achieve their goals.
- Evaluate patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to maximize their independence.
- Educate patients, families, and staff on the use of assistive devices and techniques.
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to create a holistic approach to care.
- Document patients’ progress and maintain accurate records.
Must Have
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of California.
- Strong understanding of therapy techniques, healthcare reimbursement, and documentation requirements.
- Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to working with patients.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement.
- Experience with Kantime EMR
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay Transparency
Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients in their homes to improve daily functioning and quality of life. Provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and an active OT license in the state of California. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a deep understanding of therapy techniques and documentation requirements.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (931 salary observations; 2,026 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,623 salary observations; 25,390 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)), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
American Homecare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 5 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Home Health at American Homecare 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 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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