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Lorian Health
San Jose, California

Home Health OT (Occupational Therapist)

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

from $50/hour

The week · per this posting

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Posted 2mo ago

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

  • 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: San Jose Northeast an, Northwest and Southwest
  • Schedule: Availability: 3 weekdays and 1 weekend per month.

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 $50 to $140 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 home settings by evaluating functional abilities and developing individualized plans of care. Monitor patient progress, recommend home modifications, and collaborate with the care team to ensure quality 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 and possess a valid driver's license and CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPlan of care developmentHome safety evaluationPatient educationCare coordinationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (932 salary observations; 2,030 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 38% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health OT (Occupational Therapist) at Lorian Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs

10
<$120k
10
$120k-140k
9
$140k-160k
4
$160k-180k
3
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
47% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
16%
Visa sponsorship
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

Salary Range: $95.00/…
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in San Jose

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.30M
Typical market rent
$3,563/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
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 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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

Mileage Reimbursement
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package
EAP
401(K) with 4% match
Ongoing Professional Development