Total Education Solutions

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

OT Services - San Diego, CA - Full Time

 

🌟 Join Our Dynamic OT Team in San Diego! 🌟

Are you a new grad ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families? Looking for a supportive environment where you can grow your skills, gain confidence, and be part of a collaborative team? We’re hiring passionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants to join our pediatric team in both clinic and school settings.

What You’ll Love About This Role:
🧠 Mentorship & Support: Start strong with structured onboarding, regular mentorship from experienced pediatric OTs, and a leadership team that truly invests in your growth.
🎒 Diverse Experience: Split your time between our dynamic pediatric clinic and partnering schools — 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 educators 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.

💼 Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
💰  $33 - $41.30/hr*

*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: 
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant License / Certification from state of California
  • 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 classrooms, clinics, and homes
  • 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) empowers individuals of all abilities through customized education and therapeutic services. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Total Education Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.

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