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Total Education Solutions
San Diego, California

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$111k

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Job Description

Join Our Dynamic OT Team in San Diego!

Are you passionate about Occupational Therapy and looking for a fulfilling full-time opportunity? Are you experienced in the field and licensed as an OT? Look no further than Total Education Solutions for your next career move! We are looking to grow our team with an OT who can start in January 2027.

What You’ll Love About This Role

Outstanding Support: Start strong with structured onboarding and a leadership team that truly invests in your growth.

Diverse Experience: Split your time between our dynamic pediatric clinic and client homes — build your clinical expertise while also supporting kids in their everyday learning environments.

Meaningful Impact: Help children gain the skills they need to thrive — from handwriting and fine motor development to sensory integration and daily life activities.

Team Collaboration: Work alongside speech therapists, physical therapists, behavior specialists, and other support professionals who value teamwork, creativity, and whole-child care.

Career Development: Grow your professional toolbox with access to continuing education, specialty training (like sensory processing, feeding, and neuroaffirming practices), and career advancement pathways.

Occupational Therapist

$8,320 - $9,208.59/monthly*

*Salary range is contingent upon relatable experience, type of credentialing/certification, education, and use of a second language in your role (50% of the time).

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Total Compensation Package
  • Merit-based Annual Raises
  • Excellent Mentorship Program & Exceptional Training Programs
  • Opportunities for Professional Growth & Advancement
  • Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid time off & Retirement Plans

Minimum Requirements

License / Certification from the state of California in Occupational Therapy or as an Occupational Therapist Assistant

  • Access to a mobile phone (for email) & basic internet (if working offsite)
  • Hold appropriate automobile insurance with limits that allow driving a personal vehicle for work (at least 25/50k liability coverage)
  • Must clear a current background check through the FBI and DOJ
  • A current TB Test

Environment & Physical Qualifications

  • Varied work environments, including clinics and schools
  • Moderate to loud noise levels and physical demands may vary
  • Working with individuals exhibiting diverse behaviors and needs

Who We’re Looking For

  • Passionate about working with children of all ages and abilities
  • Eager to learn, grow, and collaborate with a supportive team

Apply today and let’s build something great together — one child at a time.

About TES

Total Education Solutions (TES) is a female-owned organization led by experienced educators and clinicians who are passionate about creating opportunities for individuals of all abilities. We empower children and adults through customized education and therapeutic services designed to help each person reach their fullest potential. Join our mission-driven team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve every day!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide therapeutic services to children in clinic and home settings to improve fine motor skills, sensory integration, and daily living activities. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of speech therapists, physical therapists, and behavior specialists to deliver comprehensive care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid California license as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapist Assistant. Applicants are required to pass a background check, provide a current TB test, and maintain personal automobile insurance for travel between work sites.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyHandwriting DevelopmentFeeding TherapyClinical DocumentationPatient AssessmentTreatment Planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (960 salary observations; 2,084 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,856 salary observations; 26,330 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)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k 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
Listed pay$100k–$111kOccupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $95k–$109k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)960 state / 6,856 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California924 active9,419 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 60% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment980 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 16 employers
9
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
46% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health · Yuba City, California

$122k-$171k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 27 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 9,322 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Total Education Solutions

Education Management
South Pasadena, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Merit-based Annual Raises
Mentorship Program
Continuing Education

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.