Occupational Therapist-Acute/Outpatient
Listed compensation
$42-$64/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Occupational Therapist - Peridot, AZ
- Location: Peridot, AZ 85542
- Setting: Acute Care / Outpatient
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Compensation: $42.00 - $64.00
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist for a permanent opportunity in Peridot, AZ. You will evaluate and treat patients to improve independence with daily activities, functional mobility, safety, upper-extremity function, and overall quality of life while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and/or treat patients to improve ADLs, functional independence, safety, strength, coordination, and quality of life.
- Develop or carry out individualized occupational therapy plans of care within licensures scope.
- Recommend or implement adaptive strategies and therapeutic activities as appropriate.
- Monitor progress and communicate changes to the care team.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment strategies and safety.
- Complete timely documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant program, as applicable.
- Active AZ OT or COTA license in good standing, as applicable.
- Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the employer.
- Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
- Experience in the applicable setting preferred.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive compensation: $42.00 - $64.00
- Possible relocation assistance/bonus.
- School loan repayment assistance may be available.
- Permanent opportunity
- Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Apply today to learn more about this Occupational Therapist opportunity in Peridot, AZ.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Living in Peridot
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- State income tax
- Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.