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Los Angeles, California

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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

IEP documentationClient assessmentCommunicationClinical services

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$102k–$115kOccupational 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California894 active9,038 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 30% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment950 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,162 in the last 30 days1,578 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
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

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 18 employers
9
<$100k
7
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
CME allowance
30%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
4%

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
+ 23 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 Total Education Solutions

Education Management
South Pasadena, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Mentorship Program
Training Programs
Merit-based Annual Raises

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$922k
Typical market rent
$2,772/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.