Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$49-$55.13/hr
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Job Description
Looking for More Than Just Your Next OT Job in the New Year?
Join a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful work. Total Education Solutions is hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide services in partner schools, homes, and clinics. If you're ready to make a difference while building a rewarding career, we want to hear from you.
Occupational Therapist
$49 - $55.13/hr*
*Salary range is contingent upon relatable experience, type of credentialing/certification, education, and use of a second language in your role (50% of the time).
This position will start in January 2027.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Total Compensation Package
- Merit-based Annual Raises
- Excellent Mentorship Program & Exceptional Training Programs
- Opportunities for Professional Growth & Advancement
- Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid time off & Retirement Plans
Expectations
Provide therapy and communicate on-going client progress to parents/guardians, general education teachers, school administration, district personnel, and other service professionals via progress reporting and IEPs
Minimum Requirements
- License / Certification from the state of California in Occupational Therapy
- Hold appropriate automobile insurance with limits that allow driving a personal vehicle for work (at least 25/50k liability coverage)
- Must clear a current background check through the FBI and DOJ
- A current TB Test (within the last 6 months)
Environment & Physical Qualifications
- Varied work environments, including classrooms, clinics, and homes
- Moderate to loud noise levels and physical demands may vary
- Working with individuals exhibiting diverse behaviors and needs
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and become part of our transformative team! #SpecialEducation #JoinTES
About TES
Total Education Solutions (TES) is a female-owned organization led by experienced educators and clinicians who are passionate about creating opportunities for individuals of all abilities. We empower children and adults through customized education and therapeutic services designed to help each person reach their fullest potential. Join our mission-driven team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve every day!
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services to clients in schools, homes, and clinics. Communicate ongoing client progress to parents, teachers, and school administration through reports and IEPs.
Requirements
Must hold a valid California Occupational Therapy license or certification. Requires a current background check, TB test, and personal automobile insurance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (678 salary observations; 2,101 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (5,026 salary observations; 27,299 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 ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $102k–$115k | Occupational Therapy median $120k (middle half $110k–$130k)71 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $96k nationally (+21%)678 state / 5,026 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$98k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 894 active | 9,038 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 30% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment950 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,162 in the last 30 days | 1,578 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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