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Cortica
Tempe, Arizona

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$103k

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Location: Tempe, AZ
  • Base Salary: $83,000 - $102,777
  • Are you an innovative Occupational Therapist passionate about transforming pediatric care?

At Cortica, every teammate plays a vital role in our approach to transdisciplinary care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Join us as we design and deliver life-changing care that makes a meaningful impact for children, families, and communities.

Why Choose Cortica?

A Career That Grows with You

Professional Advancement: Benefit from structured career progression opportunities that reward your clinical expertise, leadership, and dedication.

Continuous Learning: Take advantage of ongoing professional development initiatives, including a $2,000 annual continuing education stipend and mentorship programs designed to help you evolve in your role.

A Team That Supports You

Collaborative Environment: Work side-by-side with experts in neurology, pediatrics, ABA, speech-language therapy, and other disciplines to create comprehensive treatment plans that drive better outcomes.

Innovative Care Model: Enjoy a balanced caseload that allows you to focus on high-quality, personalized therapy rather than solely on productivity metrics.

  • Comprehensive Benefits That Matter
  • Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
  • Earn up to $6,000 annually for each full-time COTA you supervise, paid monthly
  • 401(k) matching with rapid vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (plus additional perks such as pet insurance)
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, and wellness days
  • Tuition and certification reimbursement for professional development
  • Life and disability insurance options
  • And much more to support your personal and professional well-being!
  • Your Role as an Occupational Therapist
  • Impactful Patient Care

Assessment and Goal Setting: Establish dynamic treatment goals through standardized and innovative assessment tools.

Therapy Sessions: Deliver one-on-one, group, and co-treatment sessions using play-based and research-backed interventions tailored to each child’s needs.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to design and implement integrative treatment plans that consider sensorimotor, cognitive, and social aspects of care.

Family Partnership: Empower families by educating them on home –based strategies that extend therapeutic gains beyond the clinic.

Operational Excellence

Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate patient records and adhere to all regulatory requirements while supporting optimal billing practices.

Innovative Programming: Contribute to program development and help drive clinical excellence within our rapidly growing healthcare model.

  • Physical and Professional Demands
  • Deliver a minimum of 27 hours of direct patient care weekly (excluding training, documentation, and meetings).

Be prepared for physical aspects of the role such as standing, walking, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds (with accommodations available as needed).

  • Who We’re Looking For
  • Educational Background: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field.

Licensure: A current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license with eligibility for cross-state licensure as our business expands.

Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated excellence in clinical skills with a passion for delivering integrative, family-centered care.

Team Player: A collaborative spirit who is flexible, open to learning, and committed to working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Tech Savvy: Comfortable using electronic medical records, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software systems.

Commitment to Diversity: A firm belief in fostering an inclusive environment where diverse ideas and backgrounds are celebrated.

At Cortica, we are committed to a culture of equal opportunity. We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our mission of unlocking the full potential of every child.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today and be a part of a team that’s not just delivering therapy, but truly redefining holistic pediatric care!

For additional details and to review the full job description, please visit: https://bit.ly/4iwthhP Cortica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties.

Key Responsibilities

Assess children and establish treatment goals, then deliver individualized, group, and co-treatment sessions using play-based, research-backed interventions. Collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team, maintain compliant patient records, and contribute to clinical programming and care quality.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field and a current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license are required, along with eligibility for cross-state licensure. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical skills, a collaborative and family-centered approach, comfort with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office, and commitment to inclusive care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentTreatment Goal SettingPlay-Based InterventionsIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyFamily EducationSensorimotor CareCognitive CareSocial DevelopmentClinical DocumentationRegulatory Compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Cortica ranks #6 of 10 employers hiring Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Tempe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$454k
Typical market rent
$1,649/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 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 Cortica

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching with rapid vesting
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet insurance
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Wellness days
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Life and disability insurance