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Occupational Therapist (60315)

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$81k-$110k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: East Valley Medical Respite Center - Mesa, AZ 85205
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $81,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary
  • Job Shift: Day Summary of
  • Position: Each patient that is referred to Occupational Therapy by a CTC physician will receive a complete evaluation by a registered Occupational Therapist

Each patient will then receive treatment according to an individualized treatment plan. All services are to be recorded in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the oversight and supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with the laws of the state of Arizona. Essential Duties: Clinical

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat each physician-referred patient through assessment of physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities to determine therapeutic goals and occupational performance.

Design and document an individualized treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation to improve functional abilities and maintain participation in meaningful daily activities.

Design and implement group treatment sessions to address such areas as social skills, household/financial management, coping skills, self-regulation, task organization. Document each visit in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to professional and regulatory standards.

Document progress made toward treatment goals. Complete a discharge summary when goals are attained or discharged according to the wishes of the patient. Attend weekly multidisciplinary rounds; participate in the discussion surrounding patients’ plan of care, goals, and continued therapy.

Provide direct and/or indirect supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants as required by state law Supervisory Responsibility: The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for developing a schedule to always ensure availability of a supervising Occupational Therapist when an Occupational Therapy Assistant is performing services.

This supervision may be remote when allowed by law and the Occupational Therapy Assistant’s delineation of practice prerogatives. Other responsibilities/accountabilities: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed to meet program needs, at the discretion of the Medical Director.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat physician-referred patients by designing individualized treatment plans to improve functional abilities. They are also responsible for supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants and documenting all services in the Electronic Health Record.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a graduate degree and possess the ability to perform clinical assessments and design therapeutic interventions. The role requires adherence to Arizona state laws regarding therapy practice and supervision.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationSocial skills trainingMultidisciplinary collaborationFunctional assessmentDischarge planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (161 salary observations; 507 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,664 salary observations; 25,616 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 Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 35% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (60315) at CIRCLE THE CITY a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,356 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 9 employers

1
$90k
13
$95k-110k
4
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Mesa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k≈ 5.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,538/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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