Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75-$105/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Our Mission Statement: We are an agency of providers dedicated to empowering families and their loved ones by enhancing their quality of life within our local communities. We foster creativity, growth and the wellbeing of our team members. By embracing inclusion, we foster a collaborative environment where everyone can flourish and thrive.

Essential Therapy Solutions started in 2007 in response to the overwhelming number of families in our Arizona community requiring services. We obtained school contracts as well as becoming a Qualified Vendor with the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). We also contracted with other agencies holding Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) contracts to deliver services to the birth to 3 population.

Our goal at Essential Therapy Solutions is simple -- to be a leader in supporting families and providers in our community.. We accomplish this by providing the highest quality services, information and resources to our families. Our goals are accomplished by the commitment of every employee.

  • ETS is an advocate for our families and providers by practicing the following values and beliefs:
  • Resourceful - We are proactive and solution-based in all our actions within our team and community.
  • Ethical - We are upstanding professionals that provide services by upholding our highest principles, including communication, interactions, and standards of practice.
  • Acceptance - We are empathetic and honest providers who support our families and each other.
  • Professional - We are responsible leaders that hold ourselves and each other accountable.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities to determine areas of improvement
  • Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs
  • Implement therapeutic activities and interventions to enhance patients' daily living skills
  • Educate patients and their families on coping strategies and assistive devices
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
  • Document patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes
  • Advocate for patient needs in various settings such as schools or workplaces
  • Stay updated on the latest research and advancements in occupational therapy

Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (OTR/L) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • Meet all prescribed professional requirements and rules of professional conduct as an Occupational Therapist including certifications and/or licensures
  • Must be able to complete a successful background check and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Bilingual English/Spanish skills is a plus, but not required

Skills

  • Ability to handle workload and travel to client's homes
  • Ability to build rapport with patients
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Must have basic computer skills, including word processing

Must have excellent and professional written and verbal forms of expression, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

W2 Employee Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Holidays, 401k, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, and more perks

We are an agency of providers dedicated to empowering families and their loved ones by enhancing their quality of life within our local communities. We foster creativity, growth and the wellbeing of our team members. By embracing inclusion, we foster a collaborative environment where everyone can flourish and thrive.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningTherapeutic interventionsPatient educationCollaborationDocumentationPatient advocacyInterpersonal skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (258 salary observations; 920 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 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 Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $187k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Essential Therapy Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 39 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

12
<$105k
4
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
59%
CME allowance
59%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Pivot Home Health · Aurora, Colorado

$80-$130/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 21 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 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Payson

Median resident rent
$768/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Essential Therapy Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Gilbert, AZ
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Paid holidays
401k
Life insurance
Long term disability
Pet insurance