Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 55m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Location: Center at Tucson - TUCSON, AZ
  • Salary Range: $45.00 - $55.00Hourly
  • Job Shift: Day

The Center at Tucson is looking to hire Occupational Therapists now!

Shift Availability

FT or PRN days Pay: $45-50/hourly for full time; $55/hourly for PRN.

Job Description: The primary purpose of these positions are to plan, organize, develop and direct our facility’s Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Perform Occupational Therapy evaluations, complete care plans, establish goals, and communicate frequently with COTAs who will assist in implementing these care plans and goals.

Effectively communicate with the DOR, therapy staff, and nursing staff regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans. Verify patient information and appropriately chart, to include therapy notes, treatment times, and labor hours.

About Us The Center at Tucson is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality.

Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level.

With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates Excellent pay PTO 401k matching Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits Qualifications: Education, licensure, certifications, and experience: Must possess a current and valid fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).

Must possess a current and valid Occupational Therapy license. Must possess a current and valid CPR certification. Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test. 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Other Job Requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to tactfully work with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements, and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information. Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will plan, organize, and direct therapy services while performing patient evaluations and establishing treatment goals. They will also collaborate with nursing staff and COTAs to ensure high-quality care and accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Occupational Therapy license, a fingerprint clearance card, and current CPR certification. At least one year of experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationCare PlanningGoal SettingInterdisciplinary Communication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (132 salary observations; 606 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,263 salary observations; 28,727 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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k 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 score5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,068 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$94k–$114kOccupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $90k–$103k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Arizona vs national$96k median in Arizona$97k nationally (−1%)132 state / 5,263 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Arizona202 active8,931 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 11% remote · 33% no call · 49% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment226 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,211 in the last 30 days1,611 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,068 Occupational Therapy listings), 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

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 11 employers
4
<$85k
2
$85k-95k
6
$95k-105k
9
$105k-115k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

Occupational Therapist Prescott AZ

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From $109,000
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,068 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Veritas Skilled Nursing Management

Hospitals and Health Care
Parker, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
PTO
401k matching
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$320k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
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 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.