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Functional Pathways
Tucson, Arizona

Full-time Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: AZ Veteran Home Tucson - Tucson, AZ 85713Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Arizona State Veterans' Home in Tucson, AZ! Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!

Arizona State Veterans' Home in Tucson, AZ, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Occupational Therapist.

Offering a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* About Us: AZ State Veterans Home in Tucson stands as a testament to honoring those who have served, located in close proximity to the picturesque Santa Catalina Mountains and the Saguaro National Park.

As a member of the therapy team, you'll have the privilege of working in a facility surrounded by a rich sense of history and duty. The nearby landmarks and natural beauty offer a soothing environment for both residents and staff, fostering a sense of community and purpose.

Joining this team means contributing to the well-being of our esteemed veterans and becoming part of a compassionate and fulfilling healthcare community.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the Physician.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.

Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law. #URG1 #LD-KD1

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and re-evaluating patients to develop and revise individualized plans of care. They will work under the supervision of a physician to ensure high-quality therapeutic services for veterans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and adherence to national board association certification requirements are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

EvaluationRe-evaluationDischarge planningCare plan revisionOrganizational skillsWritten communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Occupational Therapist at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 46% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 29 employers

14
<$105k
10
$105k-125k
3
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$129k–$160k
#2

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$75 an hour
#3

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$75 an hour
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 8,995 Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
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 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus