OT Jobs in San Diego, CA

An Occupational Therapist (OT) plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by helping individuals of all ages to regain, develop, or maintain the skills they need to perform daily tasks, after being affected by physical, mental or emotional challenges. This includes working with children with disabilities to participate in school and social situations, helping people recover from injury, or providing support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. OTs develop treatment plans and therapeutic interventions tailored to their client's individual needs and goals, enabling them to live independently and enjoy a better quality of life.

Important skills for an OT include strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, creativity, and a deep understanding of the physical and psychological aspects of illness and injury. They should have a master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy, and be licensed to practice, which involves passing the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Prior to becoming an OT, a person may work as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), a physical therapy aide, or a rehabilitation aide.

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Occupational Therapist Career Opportunity

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Be the Occupational Therapist You've Always Aspired to Be Your impactful journey involves: Providing direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy....

Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN $65.00 Hourly

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Be the Occupational Therapist You've Always Aspired to Be Your impactful journey involves: Providing direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy....

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Hybrid

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Join a team thats transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: its a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis,...

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - California

  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Join a team thats transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: its a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis,...

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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - California

  • Encinitas, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Encinitas, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Join a team thats transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: its a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis,...

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHT)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Join a team thats transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: its a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis,...

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Occupational Therapist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago

Overview : Setting: Acute Care Compensation: $1,984 - $2,326 estimated weekly pay Start: ASAP | open to 1-2 months out Duration: 13 weeks | potential to extend Guaranteed Hours: 40 Benefits: Blue...

Occupational Therapist – School

  • Santee, CA (14 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Santee, CA (14 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible forperforming student evaluations, developing and providing therapy services, anddocumenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for...

Occupational Therapist - Home Health

  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Home Health Occupational Therapist Pay Per Visit: $75 to $130 #AC-OT Reimagine Your Career in Home Health As a medical professional, you know that what you do impacts...

Occupational Therapist - School

  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Salary: $1800 / Week The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible forperforming student evaluations, developing and providing therapy services, anddocumenting services in accordance with the plan...

Hiring an Occupational Therapist in San Diego

  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible forperforming student evaluations, developing and providing therapy services, anddocumenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for...

Charter School - Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Current Occupational Therapist license in CA, NBCOT cert Previous school experience preferred What We Offer: Competitive...

Occupational Therapist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

TITLE Occupational Therapist EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer....

Occupational Therapist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Our team is growing, and we're looking for top-caliber Occupational Therapists to join us in San Diego, CA. Why FOX Rehabilitation?...

Licensed Occupational Therapist - OTR

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Transform Lives as a Licensed Occupational Therapist in Picturesque San Diego Overview Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist dedicated to empowering individuals to reclaim their autonomy and...

Demographic Data for San Diego, CA

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Salary for OT Jobs in San Diego, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTherapy research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for OT positions.



Highest Education Level

OTs in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.0%
Bachelor's Degree
29.0%
Associate's Degree
9.2%
Doctorate Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
2.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.0%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by OTs in San Diego, CA
Less than 1 year
54.5%
None
27.3%
1-2 years
9.1%
2-4 years
9.1%