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Riverside, California

Occupational Therapist Full-time

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90-$120/hr

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Job Description

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

For more than 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that enhances quality of life and helps individuals maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes.

At Lorian, you'll find more than a job. You'll build a rewarding career with an organization that values collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. We foster a supportive culture where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, families, and the communities we serve.

What We Offer

  • $5000 sign-on bonus: Paid quarterly in payments of $1250
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Competitive salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

  • EAP
  • 401(K) with 4% match
  • Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
  • A collaborative, mission-driven team committed to delivering exceptional patient care
  • Location: Riverside Central and East

As a Home Health OT, You Will

Provide skilled occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and the patient’s individualized Plan of Care (POC).

Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and assist the physician and care team in determining appropriate treatment goals and interventions.

Contribute to the development and ongoing updates of the patient’s Plan of Care based on functional needs and progress.

Assess the home environment and recommend appropriate modifications, equipment, or strategies to promote safety, independence, and quality of life.

Monitor patient progress and communicate relevant changes and recommendations with the physician, case manager, patient, and family/caregivers.

Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and LORIAN team members regarding therapy programs, techniques, and strategies to support continued progress.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with LORIAN policies and procedures, while participating in continuing education and in-service programs.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an occupational therapy school accredited by the Council of Medical Education of the AMA in collaboration with the American Association of Occupational Therapists and/or by the State Department of Education in the specific state where employed.

Registered by the Occupational Therapist Association and licensed in the state of practice if the state has registered practices.

  • Valid driver’s license and insured personal vehicle (per Lorian requirements).
  • Minimum of one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience in a Home Health or Hospice Setting.
  • Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

This position is based on a pay per visit compensation model. Pay per visit ranges from $90 to $120 visit commensurate with experience and depending on type of visit.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with an organization that invests in its people and is committed to excellence, we'd love to welcome you to the Lorian Health team. Together, we're enhancing the quality of life at home.

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy services in patient homes according to individualized plans of care. Evaluate functional abilities, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the care team to ensure effective treatment outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited occupational therapy school and current state licensure. Candidates must have at least one year of recent experience in home health or hospice settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPlan of care developmentPatient educationSafety assessmentTherapy intervention

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (123 salary observations; 246 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (891 salary observations; 3,438 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$218k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $197k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 13 employers

9
<$120k
2
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
2
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$117k-$148k
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 17 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 9,156 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Riverside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$602k
Typical market rent
$2,444/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Lorian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 sign-on bonus (paid quarterly)
Mileage reimbursement
401(K) with 4% match
EAP
Ongoing professional development
Comprehensive benefits package