Home Health Occupational Therapist OT | West Valley Phoenix | Signing Bonus
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Job Location: Sunrise- Glendale - Glendale, AZ, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health Serving Central Phoenix and the West Valley Full-Time or Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling | Competitive
Compensation
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Full-Time Candidates Flexible Scheduling
- Dedicated Coverage Area
- 4-Star Medicare Rated Agency Meaningful Therapy With the Support You Deserve At Sunrise Home Health Services, we believe exceptional therapists deserve the time, flexibility, and support to provide outstanding patient care. We’re seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing home health team serving Central Phoenix and the West Valley. If you’re looking for a position that offers a dedicated coverage area, manageable caseload, supportive clinical leadership, and meaningful one-on-one patient relationships, we’d love to meet you. Whether you’re an experienced home health OT or transitioning from another care setting, Sunrise provides the support, resources, and collaborative environment you need to succeed. Why Therapists Choose Sunrise Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Competitive
Compensation
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Full-Time Candidates Dedicated Central Phoenix and West Valley Coverage Area Patient assignments grouped geographically whenever possible to help minimize unnecessary drive time Flexible scheduling with autonomy to manage your day Manageable caseloads and therapist-friendly productivity expectations focused on quality patient care Experienced Clinical Managers who provide clinical guidance and care coordination Collaborative interdisciplinary team User-friendly electronic documentation Mileage reimbursement Continuing education and professional development Career growth opportunities Stable referral base with an established home health agency About Sunrise Home Health Services Sunrise Home Health Services is an established, Medicare-certified home health agency providing skilled nursing and therapy services throughout the Phoenix Valley.
Our mission is to help patients remain safe, healthy, and independent in the comfort of their own homes while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. We are proud to maintain a 4-Star Medicare Quality Rating, reflecting our commitment to clinical quality and patient care.
Our interdisciplinary team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, medical social workers, and home health aides who work together to support patients and their families.
What You’ll Do As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you’ll help patients regain the skills and confidence to participate in everyday activities in their own homes. Your responsibilities will include: Manage an assigned caseload within the Central Phoenix and West Valley coverage area.
Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, including daily living skills, upper-extremity function, cognition, and home safety as clinically appropriate. Develop individualized plans of care with measurable goals based on each patient’s needs and priorities.
Provide skilled interventions to improve independence with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, and other daily activities. Address functional strength, coordination, fine motor skills, and activity tolerance. Teach energy conservation, compensatory strategies, safe transfers, and fall prevention.
Recommend adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment, and home modifications; educate patients and caregivers on their safe use. Reassess progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate. Coordinate and oversee care provided by Occupational Therapy Assistants when applicable.
Communicate patient progress and changes in condition with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. Complete timely, accurate documentation in accordance with Medicare, regulatory, and agency requirements. Support patient safety and independence while helping prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
Why You’ll Love Working Here At Sunrise, you’ll have clinical and operational support to help you focus on your patients. Our experienced Clinical Managers provide ongoing guidance, care coordination, and support.
You’ll have the autonomy to use your clinical expertise while staying connected to a team that understands home health.
We work to keep patient assignments geographically concentrated within Central Phoenix and the West Valley whenever possible, helping reduce unnecessary driving and making your schedule more efficient. Home health also gives you the opportunity to see how patients function in their everyday surroundings.
Your recommendations can help someone shower safely, get dressed independently, or return to a familiar household routine. You’ll be part of a collaborative culture that values clinical excellence, professional growth, work-life balance, and compassionate patient care.
Qualifications Required Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program Current, unrestricted Arizona Occupational Therapist license CPR certification or ability to obtain Valid driver’s license Reliable transportation and current auto insurance Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills Ability to work independently in patient homes while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team Preferred Home health experience Experience with electronic clinical documentation Experience in rehabilitation, post-acute care, or helping adults improve daily function and independence OTs interested in transitioning into home health are encouraged to apply. Full-Time
Benefits
Competitive compensation Sign-on bonus available for qualified full-time candidates Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Paid holidays 401(k) Mileage reimbursement Flexible scheduling Continuing education opportunities Employee referral program Career advancement opportunities Make a Difference in Central Phoenix and the West Valley If you’re an Occupational Therapist looking for flexibility, clinical autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Join Sunrise Home Health Services and help patients throughout Central Phoenix and the West Valley live safer, more independent lives at home. Apply today and discover why therapists choose Sunrise Home Health Services.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care to improve patient independence in daily living activities. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and document patient progress in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with a current, unrestricted Arizona license. Requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work independently in patient homes.
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Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Arizona, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (133 salary observations; 652 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,279 salary observations; 29,546 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona vs national | $97k median in Arizona | $97k nationally (about the same)133 state / 5,279 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Arizona index 100.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Arizona | 207 active | 9,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Arizona occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment231 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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