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Life Care Services
Phoenix, Arizona

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Enjoy flexible scheduling and achieve work-life balance on your terms. We are open Monday-Sunday and offer flexible scheduling allowing you to choose your (consistent) 5-day, 40-hour work week. (Example: Sun-Thurs, Mon-Fri, or Tues-Sat).

Pay Rate: $40 - $55 per hour

Make a Difference Every Day

Join an amazing in-house team dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through compassionate care and innovative programs. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll provide exceptional services within Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care residents. This role will foster a positive, supportive environment for residents, families, and team members on a full-time basis.

Thinking about future growth?

LCS is the second-largest senior living operator in the nation, with over 149 communities in 33 states… and growing! We believe in professional development at every stage of your career. With endless opportunities for advancement, your future with us is limitless. At LCS, Sagewood, and Acacia, we create living experiences that truly enhance the lives of seniors.

What You'll Do

1. Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of records in regard to patient care for all patients on personal case load.

2. Responsible for the correct reporting of billing information of Occupational Therapy in regard to all patients on personal case load.

3. Provide direct patient care as prescribed, including evaluation and treatment planning.

4. Responsible for the reporting and interpretation of treatment results.

5. Participate in development and presentation of in-services for the facility as requested.

6. Supervise support personnel in immediate work areas as appropriate.

7. Perform clinical functions: screens, evaluations, development of treatment plans, and delivery of treatment in accordance with facility, Medicare, and Acacia Health Centers policies and procedures. 8. Participate in meetings regarding patient care as appropriate.

8. Assist when appropriate with any community education and public relations activities of the facility.

9. Maintains a high standard of resident care.

10. Responds immediately to all crisis and/or calls for assistance.

11. Actively participates in in-services, department meetings and continuing education.

12. Provide education to patient’s family as well as staff on the specific treatment plan as well as therapy goals for the patient.

13. Responsible for the coordination and cooperation with other staff members in carrying out the treatment plan as established.

14. Maintains a clean and safe environment for residents, visitors and co-workers.

You Will Enjoy

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • PTO: accrue 16 days of PTO your first year (+2 personal days + 6 paid holidays)
  • 401K + employer match
  • Scholarship (employees plus school aged dependents)
  • Continuing Education (CEU) Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual bonuses and merit increases
  • Comprehensive orientation with ongoing support and professional development
  • Awesome work environments and great in-house team!

Who You Are

An Occupational Therapist professional with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. Sedentary tasks related to job – approximately 10% Physical tasks as listed – approximately 90%. CPR certified. Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area in their respective therapy profession.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing direct patient care, including evaluations, treatment planning, and the delivery of therapy services in senior living environments. They must also maintain accurate clinical records, manage billing information, and collaborate with staff and families to ensure high standards of resident care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid state license in the designated geographic area. Additionally, current CPR certification is required to perform the physical tasks associated with the role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationBilling documentationRecord maintenanceCrisis responseStaff supervisionPatient educationFacility in-servicesMedicare complianceTherapy goal setting

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (163 salary observations; 513 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,767 salary observations; 25,985 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 ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k 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
Work-life score6.7 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,265 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Arizona vs national$96k median in Arizona$97k nationally (−1%)163 state / 6,767 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Arizona208 active9,278 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 55% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,265 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Life Care Services a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,265 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 12 employers
9
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
1
$110k
1
$130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
43% this job
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$140k
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

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#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
#4

Occupational Therapist Prescott AZ

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

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.7
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,265 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Life Care Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
16 days PTO + 2 personal days + 6 paid holidays
401K with employer match
Scholarship
Continuing Education (CEU) Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Annual bonuses and merit increases

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.