Home Health - Pediatric Occupational Therapist (1099 Contactor)
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Job Description
Arbor Therapy is a trusted provider of therapy services across the lifespan, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care throughout Arizona. As we continue to expand into the Phoenix area, we're looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Home Health team as a 1099 Independent Contractor.
This is a great opportunity for clinicians who want flexibility, autonomy, and the ability to build a caseload that fits their schedule and income goals.
Why Contractors Choose Arbor Therapy
- Flexible Scheduling – Create a schedule that works for you
- Autonomy – Manage your caseload independently
- Growing Phoenix Presence – Opportunity to help build and shape a local caseload
- Consistent Referrals – Support in developing and maintaining your caseload
- Collaborative Team – Clinical support available without micromanagement
- Meaningful, Community-Based Work – Treat clients in environments where they thrive
AAC Program Growth
Our AAC program is expanding, and we're especially interested in clinicians passionate about augmentative and alternative communication and innovative service delivery.
What You'll Do
Provide evaluations and treatment in home and community-based settings throughout Phoenix and surrounding areas
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Adjust plans of care based on progress and clinical judgment
- Educate and partner with families and caregivers
- Complete timely, concise documentation
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Active Arizona OT license (or ability to obtain)
- Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain)
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to travel within Phoenix and nearby communities
- Experience with pediatric populations (0–30 years preferred)
- Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
Work Environment
This role includes working in home and community settings and may involve standing, lifting, kneeling, and working with clients with a range of developmental, physical, and behavioral needs.
Arbor Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We foster the same inclusion both within our company and our stakeholders and partners.
Key Responsibilities
Provide pediatric occupational therapy evaluations and evidence-based treatments within home and community settings. Develop individualized care plans and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to support client progress.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health - Pediatric Occupational Therapist (1099 Contactor) at Arbor Therapy a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 639 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
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).
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