Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)
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How this pay compares
This posting states $90–$115 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in California post a median of $64 an hour, the middle half $59.70–$70, across 290 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in California earn a median of $59.86 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in California: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
California is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a California license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a California license, apply to the California Board of Occupational Therapy for a license by endorsement ($50, by its own page): what California asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What California requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Applicants apply through BreEZe with the $50 application fee, Live Scan or fingerprint cards, an NBCOT verification of certification or score transfer sent directly from NBCOT, a passport photo, a verification of every health-related license held in any jurisdiction and an official transcript from the qualifying program.
- Staying active: Licenses run two years and expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month; renewal requires 24 professional development units earned during the renewal period, at least half directly related to delivering occupational therapy services.
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in California · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health
Competitive Per-Visit Pay | $250 Referral Bonus
Flexible Schedule | Consistent Referral Opportunities | Choose Your Coverage Areas
Join A List Therapy Group, one of Southern California's leading therapist-owned and operated home health therapy networks. We partner with over 300 home health agencies, connecting Occupational Therapists (OTs) with patient referrals throughout their preferred service areas.
Whether you're looking to supplement your current caseload or build a full schedule, we provide the flexibility, referral opportunities, and administrative support to help you succeed.
Why Occupational Therapists Choose A List Therapy Group
- Competitive per-visit compensation
- $250 clinician referral bonus
- Flexible scheduling - work on your own terms
- Choose your preferred cities and ZIP codes
- Accept referrals based on your availability
- Consistent referral opportunities through our network of 300+ home health agencies
- Simple, fully digital documentation
- Dedicated staffing and case management teams to assist with referral coordination and administrative needs
- Freedom to build your caseload around your schedule
Referral Opportunities
We have home health Occupational Therapist referral opportunities throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Ventura County.
Our network serves communities including Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Riverside, Ontario, Thousand Oaks, and surrounding areas.
What You'll Do
As a home health Occupational Therapist, you'll help patients improve their ability to perform daily activities, regain functional independence, and maintain safety in the comfort of their homes.
Responsibilities include
- Perform occupational therapy evaluations, reassessments, treatments, and discharges
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Help patients improve independence with activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, bathing, grooming, and self-care
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve upper extremity function, coordination, strength, and functional mobility
- Assess home safety and recommend adaptive equipment or modifications when appropriate
- Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation
Requirements
- Active California Occupational Therapist (OT) license
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to provide services as an independent contractor
Home health experience is welcome but not required. Our team can help OTs new to home health become familiar with referral coordination and documentation workflows.
Ready to Join Our Network?
Take control of your schedule, choose where you work, and access home health referral opportunities backed by an established, therapist-owned organization.
Apply today and let us know your preferred coverage areas.
Contact our recruiting team at (323) 943-7300 or hr@alist-therapy.com
www.alist-therapy.com
From A-List Therapy Group's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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