Occupational Therapists for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 5%
- Experience Working with Individuals with Autism
- 4%
- Occupational Therapy
- 3%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 62%
- Doctorate
- 24%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
The Stepping Stones Group
Palomar Health
EmpowerMe Wellness
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 22%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 374 profiles for Occupational Therapists in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Nov 8, 2026
Occupational Therapist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $106,389 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $71,996 – $157,211 yearly
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Lead Occupational Therapist- Owner
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
OTROTRCPRCOTAOccupational Therapy LicenseBLSSkills
CoachingSpecial EducationExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismExperience Working with Neurodivergent IndividualsFounder and CEO
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
OTROTRDriver's LicenseCPRCOTAOccupational Therapy License+1 moreSkills
CPRCPRPointclickcareExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPediatric Occupational Therapist
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
OTRFirst Aid CertificationOTRDriver's LicenseCPROccupational Therapy LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenDischarge PlanningAssisting with ADLsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
OTROTROccupational Therapy Assistant LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRCOTASkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsOccupational TherapySchool Systems Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapy Experience in SchoolsHome Health Occupational Therapist OT
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
OTROTRDriver's LicenseCPRPhysical Therapy LicenseOccupational Therapy License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient AssessmentPatient History TakingMotor Skills Assessments in Occupational TherapyCognitive Assessment BatteryCognitive AssessmentClinic Director
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
OTRFirst Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltOTRDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsQuality AssuranceQuality Assurance Experience Within HealthcareQuality Management
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What's the average time to fill an occupational therapist role?
The average time to fill an occupational therapist role is 71 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do occupational therapists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an occupational therapist include: communication skills, experience working with individuals with autism and occupational therapy.
What licenses or certifications are common for occupational therapists?
Common licenses or certifications for occupational therapists include: OTR, Occupational Therapy License and CPR.
What are some job titles related to occupational therapists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to occupational therapists include: certified occupational therapy assistant, founder and CEO and clinic director.
What level of education is common for an occupational therapist?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for an occupational therapist in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an occupational therapist?
Most occupational therapists have 16 years of professional experience.
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