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Arbor Therapy
Phoenix, Arizona

Home Health - Pediatric Occupational Therapist (1099 Contactor)

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeContract

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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

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)Treatment PlanningPatient EvaluationCaregiver EducationClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationHome Health Care

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).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 31 employers

14
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 639 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
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 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Arbor Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Chandler , AZ
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Autonomy
Consistent Referrals
Collaborative Team