Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39.18-$58.28/hr

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Posted 34m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Where You’ll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care

Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.

Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.

Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

  • Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
  • Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
  • Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.
  • This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations.

You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients. To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

  • Meets exceeds the productivity standard on an individual basis and at department level.
  • Completes documentation of treatment minutes and enters electronic charges accurately and timely.

Participates in continuing education and develops advanced skills that enhance and align with department, clinical and business development.

Participates on internal/external task force, committee or board appropriate to diagnostic program per manager approval.

  • We are offering a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
  • Job Requirements
  • Required
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Internship or rotation in appropriate clinical setting
  • Licensed by AZ State Board of Occupational Therapy
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate
  • Preferred
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in appropriate clinical area
  • Two (2) years progressive experience in clinical area, performing patient clinical care

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will assess diverse patients to develop and implement treatment plans that help them regain independence in daily activities. They are also responsible for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a valid Arizona state license. A Basic Life Support certificate is required, and two years of progressive clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationNeurological rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationPatient motivationElectronic charting

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (135 salary observations; 582 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,591 salary observations; 28,673 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$81k–$121kOccupational Therapy median $100k (middle half $86k–$110k)205 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Arizona vs national$97k median in Arizona$97k nationally (about the same)135 state / 5,591 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$101k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Arizona202 active9,128 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 45% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onArizona Occupational Therapist listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment224 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,199 in the last 30 days1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 12 employers
6
<$95k
12
$95k-110k
1
$110k
0
$125k-140k
3
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
CME allowance
45%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Marlboro, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Prescott AZ

$105K - $110K
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,905 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center logo

About St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Phoenix, Arizona
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k
Typical market rent
$1,571/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.