Per Diem Home Health Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$153K - $206K
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Outstanding Per Diem Home Health Occupational Therapists needed for field-based positions servicing parts of Santa Clara County.
- South San Jose, Morgan Hill and Gilroy areas
ACE Home Health Care & Hospice is a locally owned and operated healthcare provider proudly serving Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara Counties, with field offices located in Orinda and San Jose, CA. We are committed to excellence in patient care. As we expand our services, we're seeking compassionate healthcare professionals who share our mission of making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
We actively seek team members from diverse cultural backgrounds and those with multilingual capabilities. This diversity strengthens our ability to provide culturally competent care and helps us better serve our community's varied needs, ultimately furthering our mission of delivering compassionate, personalized healthcare.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
- Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
- Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist
- Minimum of 1 year of Home Health experience preferred
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skill
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification
- Valid drivers license
Here's What Sets Us Apart
Administrative Support
- Designated Administrative Coordinators serve as your dedicated in-house resource for all administrative duties, including documentation support
- Extensive documentation and DME support allow you to focus on what matters most - patient care and work-life balance
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy in managing your own hours
Professional Development
- Extensive, individualized, structured and ongoing training program to develop your skills
- Advanced patient care through continuous professional development
Technology Solutions
- Industry-leading documentation and technology solutions to streamline communication
Career Growth
- Growth opportunities including precepting, clinical education, and clinical leadership positions
Compensation
- Competitive compensation based on experience, knowledge, skills, and location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data
- Estimated Annual Full Time Compensation: $153K to $206K (This position is paid on a per-visit basis plus mileage)
- Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
- Paid parking
Benefits (Full Time Positions)
- Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision with dependent coverage
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Free CEUs through on-demand virtual learning platform
- Rewards program with redeemable points for gifts
- Corporate discount program for a variety of services
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate, personalized occupational therapy services to patients in their homes across Santa Clara County. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with administrative coordinators to ensure high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Home Health Occupational Therapist at Ace Home Health Care & Hospice a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Ace Home Health Care & Hospice holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 5 active listings.
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$114k (268 salary observations; 612 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (1,891 salary observations; 7,747 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 48 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 65% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$180k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $163k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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