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Community Health Systems
Oro Valley, Arizona

Occupational Therapist Inpatient Rehab PRN

Occupational TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

This position is located at Northwest Transitions, as a department of Oro Valley Hospital, we offer inpatient rehabilitative care in a supportive, caring environment. We focus on emphasizing ability, rather than disability, and help patients regain the confidence they need for recovery.

Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation is conveniently located on the Northwest Medical Center campus at the corner of Orange Grove Road and La Cholla Blvd.

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

  • My Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
  • My Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
  • My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!
  • Benefit eligible employees may qualify for up to $10,000 in Student Loan Repayment!

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Schedule: PRN; may cover weekdays, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
  • Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered issued by the state regulatory board required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Essential Functions

  • Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly.
  • Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
  • Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
  • Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
  • Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
  • Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
  • Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to help patients regain daily living skills. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated treatment and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical assessmentBilling compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (156 salary observations; 497 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,513 salary observations; 24,946 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)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 29 employers

16
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
6
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
13% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 34 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 9,430 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Oro Valley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$476k
Typical market rent
$1,772/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
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 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Community Health Systems

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

My Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
My Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
Opportunities for career advancement
My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Reward and Recognition Programs