Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$25-$38/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Position Summary
Responsible for outstanding delivery of occupational therapy services including evidence-based patient care and patient engagement while following company policies.
Key Performance Indicators
Net Promoter Score
% Arrival
- Visits Per Clinical Hour
- Procedures Per Visit
- Procedures Per Clinical Hour
- Personal Referrals / Google Reviews
Organizational Values
Initiative
Self-starter. Consistently meets job expectations without needing reminders. Proactively finds solutions or seeks assistance when necessary. Continuously looks for ways to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.
Communication
Actively listens. Shares information clearly and collaboratively. Shares thoughts and concerns with respect and empathy, fostering an environment where every team member feels heard and valued. Being transparent and clear with feedback.
Lifelong Learner
Continuously seeking growth and development opportunities. Staying current with industry advancements. Embracing feedback. Applying new insights to enhance patient care and team performance. Values curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence.
Loyalty
Offers constructive feedback. Avoids disparaging remarks. Contributes to the team and works collaboratively with others.
Good Vibes
Individuals committed to working and learning together, showing kindness and support. Fostering a positive atmosphere that promotes team growth, community, and friendship.
Clinical Responsibilities
This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by position.
Administers prescribed exercise interventions in accordance with the physical therapists' plan of care and carry out functional reeducation tasks in accordance with the physical therapists prescribed plan of care.
Monitor the patient’s response to prescribed physical therapy interventions.
Communicate patient’s progress in therapy through their documentation and during interdisciplinary team meetings.
Immediately inform the therapist of all adverse events to care and/or acute changes in the patient’s medical status and assist in communication with the physical therapist when an evaluative/progress note is required.
Requirements
- ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant Program
- Current Certified occupational Therapist Assistant license in Arizona
- Current CPR certification.
Beneficial Skills and Experience
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care which is age specific/appropriate for patients served.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Appropriate interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients/families, and other health care professionals.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for delivering evidence-based occupational therapy services and administering prescribed exercise interventions. They must monitor patient responses, document progress, and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Arizona, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (117 salary observations; 550 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,859 salary observations; 28,521 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 ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy assistant | ranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Arizona vs national | $98k median in Arizona | $97k nationally (+1%)117 state / 5,859 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$65k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Arizona | 206 active | 9,038 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona Occupational Therapist listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment227 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,162 in the last 30 days | 1,578 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant at Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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