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San Diego, California

Occupational Therapist SCH

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58-$62/hr

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full-Time | San Diego, California
  • Location: San Diego, CaliforniaSchedule: Full-TimePay Rate: $58–$62 per Hour

Position Overview

HealthPRO Pediatrics is seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our pediatric therapy team in San Diego, California!

This full-time opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in children's lives by helping them develop essential skills, build independence, and reach their full potential in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

  • Provide individualized occupational therapy evaluations and treatment services to pediatric clients.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each child's unique needs.
  • Help children improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, coordination, and daily living skills.
  • Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to support progress.
  • Monitor and document progress toward therapy goals.
  • Create engaging, child-centered therapy experiences that encourage growth and independence.

Why Choose HealthPro Pediatrics?

Meaningful Impact: Play a pivotal role in the lives of children and their families by helping them overcome challenges and achieve milestones in speech, physical, occupational, or ABA therapy.

Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.

Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

All kids, all in!

At HealthPro Pediatrics, a division of HealthPro Heritage, we say “Yes!” because every child deserves a yes. As a leader in pediatric therapy, we provide a purpose-driven environment where your skills and compassion truly make a meaningful difference for children and families.

At HealthPro Pediatrics, you’ll be part of a collaborative pediatric team with opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and leadership across our ABA, Outpatient Pediatrics, Early Intervention, and School-Based therapy services!

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Patient Assessment: Evaluate clients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities using observations and standardized tools.

Treatment and Education: Create personalized treatment plans to meet clients' goals and enhance their functional abilities. Educate clients and their families on improving daily activities, including the use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Advocacy and Support: Advocate for clients' needs and support them in accessing community resources, services, and accommodations.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or license eligible

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist patients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

HealthPro Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPro Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient-centered care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (811 salary observations; 2,343 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,716 salary observations; 28,639 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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k 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
Listed pay$121k–$129kOccupational Therapy median $120k (middle half $108k–$130k)65 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)811 state / 5,716 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$113k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California896 active8,979 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 11% remote · 29% no call · 47% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment953 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,166 in the last 30 days1,614 the 30 days before (+96%)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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 17 employers
8
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
29%
Loan repayment
14%
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-Home Health

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist II, Hand Therapy

$98k-$137k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Healthpro Heritage

Hospitals and Health Care
Hunt Valley, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Continuous learning and development opportunities

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.