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Tucson, Arizona

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

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Salary Range: $55.00 /hr

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Center at Tucson - TUCSON, AZ 85712Salary Range: $55.00 - $55.00 HourlyJob Shift: Day The Center at Tucson is looking to hire Occupational Therapists now!

Shift Availability

PRN days Pay: $55/hourly.

Job Description: The primary purpose of these positions are to plan, organize, develop and direct our facility’s Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Perform Occupational Therapy evaluations, complete care plans, establish goals, and communicate frequently with COTAs who will assist in implementing these care plans and goals.

Effectively communicate with the DOR, therapy staff, and nursing staff regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans. Verify patient information and appropriately chart, to include therapy notes, treatment times, and labor hours.

About Us The Center at Tucson is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality.

Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level.

With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team? We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates Excellent pay PTO 401k matching Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits

Qualifications

Education, licensure, certifications, and experience: Must possess a current and valid fingerprint clearance card (FPCC). Must possess a current and valid Occupational Therapy license. Must possess a current and valid CPR certification. Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred. Other Job Requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to tactfully work with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements, and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information. Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct Occupational Therapy services to ensure high-quality patient care in accordance with regulations. Perform evaluations, establish goals, and collaborate with COTAs and nursing staff to implement treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Occupational Therapy license, CPR certification, and a fingerprint clearance card. One year of experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Occupational Therapy EvaluationCare PlanningPatient Progress TrackingInterdisciplinary CommunicationClinical Documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (156 salary observations; 497 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,513 salary observations; 24,946 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)). 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, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs

8
<$110k
5
$110k-120k
3
$120k-130k
4
$130k-140k
4
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,430 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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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PTO
401k matching
Medical, dental, vision
Tuition Reimbursement Programs