Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist - Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$105k

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Job Description

Sign on Bonus/Relocation Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement!

Integrity Rehab Group is an industry leading therapy management company that partners with physician practices across the nation. In partnering with Tucson Orthopaedic Institute we have become a preferred outpatient orthopedic therapy service provider to the Tucson, AZ community.

To further support the needs of this community we are looking to add an Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist to our team that is committed to providing a remarkable patient experience through advancing our vision of coordinating patient-centered care with an emphasis on comprehensive evidence-based treatment.

This is enhanced through building integral relationships with our physician partners. Together, we strive to provide exceptional patient outcomes and a positive atmosphere for patient healing while promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Competitive Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000

Company Benefits

  • Sign On Bonus Incentives
  • Student Loan Reimbursement Benefit
  • Annual continuing education benefit $1500
  • Free MedBridge subscription
  • New Grad 12 Month Mentorship program
  • A comprehensive benefits package with PTO, holiday pay, health/pharmacy/dental/vision, 401k match
  • Opportunities for Hand physician interaction including clinic shadowing and surgery observation
  • Therapy license renewal reimbursement
  • Leadership development coursework and mentorship
  • CHT Fellowship
  • Life Insurance: will cover 1 x your base salary
  • Voluntary Short –Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available

Employee Assistance Program that provides support, resources, and information for personal and work-life issues

Requirements

  • Current or pending Arizona OT license
  • Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program
  • New grads with a strong interest in Hand Therapy welcome

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Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, evidence-based occupational and hand therapy services to patients within a physician practice setting. Collaborate with physician partners to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and a supportive, patient-centered healing environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical documentationPatient assessmentRehabilitation planningCollaborative care

Orthopedic Surgery — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Upstream Rehabilitation ranks #8 of 10 employers hiring Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 17 employers

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<$100k
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$100k-115k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
42% this job
Relocation assistance
12% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,097 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign On Bonus Incentives
Student Loan Reimbursement Benefit
Annual continuing education benefit $1500
Free MedBridge subscription
New Grad 12 Month Mentorship program
Comprehensive benefits package with PTO, holiday pay, health/pharmacy/dental/vision, 401k match
Opportunities for Hand physician interaction including clinic shadowing and surgery observation
Therapy license renewal reimbursement