Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $106K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible the ensuring the delivery of outstanding occupational therapy service including evidence-based patient care and patient engagement on an individual level and departmentally.

Key Performance Indicators

  • PERFORMANCE
  • Net Promoter Score - 85 or greater

% Arrival - 88% or greater

  • Visits Per New Patient - 20
  • Visits Per Clinical Hour - 1.32
  • Procedures Per Visit - 2.9 or greater
  • Procedures Per Clinical Hour 4.1 or greater

Organizational Values

Initiative

Self-starter. Consistently meets job expectations without needing reminders. Proactively finds solutions or seeks assistance when necessary. Continuously looks for ways to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.

Communication

Actively listens. Shares information clearly and collaboratively. Shares thoughts and concerns with respect and empathy, fostering an environment where every team member feels heard and valued. Being transparent and clear with feedback.

Lifelong Learner

Continuously seeking growth and development opportunities. Staying current with industry advancements. Embracing feedback. Applying new insights to enhance patient care and team performance. Values curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence.

Loyalty

Offers constructive feedback. Avoids disparaging remarks. Contributes to the team and works collaboratively with others.

Good Vibes

Individuals committed to working and learning together, showing kindness and support. Fostering a positive atmosphere that promotes team growth, community, and friendship.

Position Responsibilities - Essential: Treatment

This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by position.

Performs clinic care and occupational therapist duties in accordance with the needs of the clinic and patients.

Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, cognitive, neurologic, psychosocial, and functional needs of ANR’s patient population.

Establishes occupational therapy interventions based upon the evaluation and examination, physician orders, and patient’s goals for therapy.

Competently performs appropriate occupational therapy techniques and procedures.

Provides for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with other health care professionals. Makes recommendations for needed patient care equipment prior to patient discharge and assists with acquisition of same as appropriate.

  • Documents findings, patient progress, and all procedures performed within established time frames.
  • Submits all patient billing at the end of each day.
  • Instructs patients/family members in home programs.
  • Demonstrates effective time management.
  • Complies with quality improvement standards.

Requirements

  • ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy
  • Current occupational therapy license in the state in which they practice
  • Current CPR certification

Beneficial Skills and Experience

Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care which is age specific/appropriate for patients served

Basic Computer Knowledge

Appropriate interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients/families, and other health care professionals

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist is responsible for delivering evidence-based patient care and managing clinical documentation within a clinic setting. They must establish therapy interventions, perform appropriate techniques, and provide continuity of care through effective communication with other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceTreatment planningPatient education

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)), 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).

Of the 45 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,430 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 14 employers

7
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
65%
CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$100k-$130k
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,430 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chandler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$472k≈ 5.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,868/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.