Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistance
Listed compensation
$62K–$94K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $62k–$94k | Occupational 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 power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 903 active | 9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 33% no call · 63% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment959 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 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 Healthcare | silver tier, 83/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
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.
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