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Occupational Therapist (OT) | $93.6K–$114.4K + Sign-On Bonus | Sierra Vista, AZ

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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$94k-$114k

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) | $93,600–$114,400 + Sign-On Bonus

Hospital Rehabilitation | Sierra Vista, Arizona

  • Brittney Lacourse
  • Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
  • Call or Text: 207-432-3593
  • Email: Brittney@heartlinestaffing.com

Interested in learning more? Call or text Brittney directly at 207-432-3593.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an established hospital in Sierra Vista, Arizona. This opportunity offers an annual salary range of $93,600–$114,400, a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to help patients regain the skills and independence they need for everyday life.

Position at a Glance

  • Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
  • Setting: Hospital Rehabilitation
  • Annual Salary: $93,600–$114,400
  • Sign-On Bonus: Available; amount to be confirmed
  • Work Arrangement: On-site
  • Travel: Not required

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Competitive annual salary range of $93,600–$114,400
  • Sign-on bonus opportunity
  • Opportunity to practice occupational therapy in an established hospital environment
  • Rehabilitation or acute-care experience preferred, not required
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
  • Retirement benefits and paid time off
  • Collaborative care environment focused on patient recovery and functional independence
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' daily lives

The Opportunity

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll evaluate patients with physical or functional limitations and develop individualized treatment plans designed to improve their ability to perform daily activities. You'll provide therapeutic interventions, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to support recovery, safety, and independence.

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate patient conditions, functional abilities, and occupational therapy needs
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient goals and clinical findings
  • Provide therapeutic interventions that improve daily living skills and functional independence
  • Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment
  • Document treatment sessions, progress, and patient outcomes accurately and on time
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and families on patient care planning
  • Support coordinated rehabilitation and continuity of care
  • Maintain compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards
  • Build positive therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers
  • Perform other assigned duties within the scope of occupational therapy practice

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual Salary: $93,600–$114,400
  • Sign-On Bonus: Available; amount and eligibility to be confirmed
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off

Ready to Learn More?

If you're a licensed Occupational Therapist interested in helping patients restore independence and improve quality of life, Brittney would love to connect with you. Rehabilitation or acute-care experience is preferred but not required.

Heartline Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program REQUIRED
  • Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license authorizing practice in Arizona REQUIRED
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification REQUIRED
  • Strong interpersonal and patient communication skills REQUIRED
  • Strong clinical documentation skills REQUIRED
  • Ability to provide individualized occupational therapy assessments and treatment
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Preferred

  • Previous inpatient rehabilitation experience
  • Previous acute-care experience
  • Familiarity with rehabilitation documentation systems

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients with physical or functional limitations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve daily living skills. They will also provide therapeutic interventions, educate caregivers, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationSafety compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (163 salary observations; 513 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,767 salary observations; 25,985 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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Arizona vs national$96k median in Arizona$97k nationally (−1%)163 state / 6,767 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Arizona210 active9,289 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 55% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Purple Cow Recruitingsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index257 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,265 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Sign-on bonus

Living in Sierra Vista

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$283k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,287/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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