Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$100k-$111k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$111k | Occupational 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 power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 924 active | 9,419 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 60% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California 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 |
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