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Able Home Healthcare
San Diego, California

Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistance

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62K–$94K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

About the Role

Able Home Healthcare is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our growing team in San Diego, CA. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by delivering personalized therapeutic care right in the comfort of their homes. If you're passionate about helping others regain independence and improve their quality of life, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Implement occupational therapy treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions to help patients improve daily living and fine motor skills
  • Travel to patient homes throughout the San Diego area to deliver one-on-one care
  • Document patient progress, treatment notes, and updates in compliance with home health regulations
  • Communicate regularly with the supervising OT and interdisciplinary care team regarding patient status
  • Educate patients and family members on home exercise programs and adaptive techniques
  • Ensure a safe home environment by recommending assistive devices and home modifications

Requirements

  • Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program
  • Active COTA licensure in the state of California
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Previous home health or clinical OTA experience preferred
  • Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Strong communication, documentation, and time-management skills
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

About Us

Able Home Healthcare is a trusted provider of in-home health services serving the San Diego community with a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Our patients choose us because we treat every individual with dignity, respect, and a personalized approach that promotes healing and independence.

Our team members love working here because of our supportive culture, flexible scheduling, and the genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact every single day.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient carePatient education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (797 salary observations; 2,326 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$62k–$94kOccupational Therapy median $123k (middle half $111k–$131k)66 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$118k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)797 state / 5,562 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California903 active9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 33% no call · 63% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment959 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Able Home Healthcaresilver tier, 83/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,043 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistance at Able Home Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,043 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 14 employers
4
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
Sign-on bonus
36%
CME allowance
36%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$3,004/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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