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Functional Pathways
Tucson, Arizona

Full-time Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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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

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

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (137 salary observations; 628 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)). 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
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Arizona vs national$98k median in Arizona$97k nationally (+1%)137 state / 5,562 national salary observations
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Arizona207 active9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onArizona occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment231 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,043 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,043 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 28 employers
7
<$95k
11
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Brandon, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Weekday ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Jacksonville, Florida

$65-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Clinic Director I - Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

$54-$71/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Functional Pathways

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$320k
Typical market rent
$1,428/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.