Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health
Listed compensation
$55-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health
- Pay Range: $55 - $65 per hour
- Job Type: Full Time
- Coverage Territory: Oceanside, Vista
Join Our Team at Seaport Scripps Home Health!
At Seaport Scripps Home Health, a Scripps Health joint venture, we believe a career in healthcare is one of the noblest professions. Our mission is to provide life-changing service to patients and families in the comfort of their homes. We put our employees first, because we know exceptional care starts with a happy, supported team.
If you’re a Occupational Therapist (OT) looking for a rewarding career in home health care, we want to hear from you!
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive Hourly Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Employee Assistance Program
- Critical Illness Benefit
- Supportive Work Culture
Responsibilities
Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assess functional abilities, mobility, self-care skills, and home safety.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve independence with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Recommend and train patients on adaptive equipment, splints, prosthetics, and orthotics as needed.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and safety strategies.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with state regulations.
- Participate in care conferences and discharge planning.
Qualifications
- Current California Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
- Minimum two years of clinical experience preferred.
- Home Health experience preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
About Seaport Scripps Home Health
We are part of the Pennant Group, a nationwide network with 300+ locations. Our San Diego-based team combines the stability of a proven healthcare leader with the flexibility to innovate locally. We offer the only all-in-one approach to post-hospital care in San Diego, and our culture is built on CAPLICO:
- Celebration
- Accountability
- Passion for Learning
- Love One Another
- Intelligent Risk Taking
- Customer Second
- Ownership
Apply today and make a difference in the lives of patients across San Diego!
Seaport Scripps Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (691 salary observations; 2,331 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,943 salary observations; 28,957 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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k 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 | $114k–$135k | Occupational Therapy median $124k (middle half $111k–$131k)65 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $96k nationally (+22%)691 state / 4,943 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$113k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 889 active | 9,041 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 30% no call · 55% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment946 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,166 in the last 30 days | 1,639 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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