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Aegis Healthcare
Mesa, Arizona

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 9.2 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90K - $120K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Occupational Therapist

At Aegis Healthcare we are expanding our Home Health & Hospice Teams and are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the role of Occupational Therapist who shares our desire to make healthcare better for everyone.

Why do people LOVE & Feel Supported at Aegis?

Our company culture is grounded in our core values of Character, Experience & Trust, which we live every day (you'll know when you meet us). We enrich the lives of those we serve, nurture and support our team's long-term career development, and focus on ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered.

  • COMPENSATION: $90k-$120k/Annual DOE for Full Time
  • STATUS: Full-Time / Part Time / PRN
  • SCHEDULE: Schedule Flexibility M-F 8am - 5pm
  • LOCATION: East Valley, AZ
  • Highlights of working for Aegis
  • Support in your Role: Enjoy comprehensive onboarding and continuous training
  • Schedule Flexibility: Build a schedule during the week around your life
  • Career Longevity: Our average tenure is 5 years.
  • Meaningful Work: We serve a vulnerable population.
  • Growth opportunities: With 7 divisions there are paths for advancement.
  • Employee Experience: Fun Perks, Rewards, and Recognition Programs!

Great Benefits Package: A generous 22 days of PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + Matching, Life, accident and disability insurance options, and referral bonuses!

At Aegis Healthcare our approach to treating patients, our staff, and the community is rooted in our core values of Character, Experience & Trust.

To ensure consistently seamless, high-quality care we have developed a continuum of services including Mobile Primary Care, Home Health, Palliative Care, Hospice, Outpatient Therapy, DME, and Medical Transport.

By integrating these services, we address the diverse needs of our patients and support our mission to: "Enrich Every Life We Encounter from our employees to our patients and those who love and care for them."

Job Summary

Address patient's performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality

Select appropriate occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions

Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL)

Teach patient's new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components

Assess patient's home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities

  • Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
  • Guide and educate family members and caregivers
  • Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short-term treatment goals
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Qualifications

  • Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Current Licensed, registered of Certified in the state of practice
  • Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with different types of personalities
  • Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement
  • Effective verbal & written communication & time management skills
  • Valid Driver's License (clean record) & reliable transportation.
  • Proof of current auto insurance & registration
  • Valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card (we can help)
  • Current CPR Certification (we can help) & Negative TB Test (we can test)

Make a Difference with Aegis! If you're seeking a supportive environment that values your contributions, apply to join Aegis Healthcare today!

Aegis Celebrates Diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, underscored by a Zero Tolerance policy for discrimination. Aegis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicant without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All Aegis Healthcare employees must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will assess patient performance and develop treatment plans to improve daily living activities and overall quality of life. They are responsible for educating patients and caregivers, recommending adaptive equipment, and documenting progress toward treatment goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an AOTA-approved program and possess a current state license or certification. A minimum of two years of related experience, a valid driver's license, and an AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningAdaptive Equipment TrainingCaregiver EducationClinical DocumentationHome Health Care

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)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 46 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 37% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Aegis Healthcare a 9.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,430 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 15 employers

7
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 9.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Mesa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k≈ 4.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,538/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

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

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About Aegis Healthcare

Home Health Care Services
Mesa, Az
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

22 days of PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) + Matching
Life, accident and disability insurance options
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive onboarding and continuous training
Schedule Flexibility
Career Longevity