Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County
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Salary Range: $95.00 /hr
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Aspire Home Healthcare Inc - San Diego, CA, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $95.00 - $95.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health Now Hiring: Part-Time – South County Paid per visit – rates starting at $95 per visit! About Aspire Home Healthcare: For over 26 years, Aspire Home Healthcare has been dedicated to one purpose – putting our patients first. We provide compassionate, around-the-clock in-home care that helps individuals maintain independence and dignity. Join our caring team and make a difference, one patient at a time! Why Work With Aspire: Competitive per-visit pay Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle Mileage reimbursement 3 weeks of Paid Days Off (PDO) per year (for eligible employees) One-on-one patient care Referral bonuses up to $500 Regular evaluations with annual merit increases Full-time employees enjoy medical, dental, vision & life insurance + 401(k) match after one year Service Areas Needed: We are seeking a part-time OT to serve the East County Position Summary: The Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and treats patients to improve their ability to perform daily living and work activities. You’ll design and implement individualized therapy plans to help patients regain independence in their home environment while coordinating care with the broader rehabilitation team. Key Responsibilities:
- Provide effective patient care using approved therapy techniques and procedures
- Evaluate patients’ condition, function level, and treatment goals
- Develop individualized treatment plans and update as needed
- Supervise COTAs and HHAs per care plan requirements
- Document treatment notes and progress in the patient’s chart daily
- Assist patients and families with home exercise programs and adaptive equipment needs
- Recommend and evaluate adaptive equipment for the home setting
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and company policies
- Coordinate total patient care with the healthcare team
- Complete discharge summaries and obtain orders when needed
- Submit patient documentation and visit records in a timely manner Qualifications: Qualifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in the State of California
- Minimum of 1 year of OT experience preferred
- Experience with OASIS and WellSky (Kinnser) strongly preferred
- Current physical (within the last 6 months)
- Current TB test (within last 12 months) and CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to attend a 2–3 day orientation at our San Diego office Apply Today! Join Aspire Home Healthcare and bring your skills and compassion into the homes of those who need it most. Apply now to start making a difference!
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients in their homes to improve their daily living and work activities. They are responsible for designing individualized therapy plans, documenting progress, and coordinating care with the broader healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in California with at least one year of experience preferred. Applicants must also possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current certifications including CPR and TB testing.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (553 salary observations; 1,647 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,024 salary observations; 20,992 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 ~$178k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Home Care Providers Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 36 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County at Home Care Providers Group a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,317 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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