Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

While the summer months are often considered slower in Phoenix, our outpatient clinic and inpatient SNF continue to experience strong demand - we are fully booked with an active patient waitlist.

Enjoy flexible scheduling and achieve work-life balance on your terms. We are open Monday-Sunday and offer flexible scheduling allowing you to choose your (consistent) 5-day work week. (Example: Sun-Thurs, Mon-Fri, or Tues-Sat).

Pay Rate: $40 - $50 per hour

Make a Difference Every Day

Join an amazing in-house team dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through compassionate care and innovative programs. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll provide exceptional services within Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care residents. This role will foster a positive, supportive environment for residents, families, and team members on a full-time basis.

Thinking about future growth?

LCS is the second-largest senior living operator in the nation, with over 149 communities in 33 states… and growing! We believe in professional development at every stage of your career. With endless opportunities for advancement, your future with us is limitless. At LCS, Sagewood, and Acacia, we create living experiences that truly enhance the lives of seniors.

What You'll Do

1. Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of records in regard to patient care for all patients on personal case load.

2. Responsible for the correct reporting of billing information of Occupational Therapy in regard to all patients on personal case load.

3. Provide direct patient care as prescribed, including evaluation and treatment planning.

4. Responsible for the reporting and interpretation of treatment results.

5. Participate in development and presentation of in-services for the facility as requested.

6. Supervise support personnel in immediate work areas as appropriate.

7. Perform clinical functions: screens, evaluations, development of treatment plans, and delivery of treatment in accordance with facility, Medicare, and Acacia Health Centers policies and procedures. 8. Participate in meetings regarding patient care as appropriate.

8. Assist when appropriate with any community education and public relations activities of the facility.

9. Maintains a high standard of resident care.

10. Responds immediately to all crisis and/or calls for assistance.

11. Actively participates in in-services, department meetings and continuing education.

12. Provide education to patient’s family as well as staff on the specific treatment plan as well as therapy goals for the patient.

13. Responsible for the coordination and cooperation with other staff members in carrying out the treatment plan as established.

14. Maintains a clean and safe environment for residents, visitors and co-workers.

You Will Enjoy

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • PTO: accrue 16 days of PTO your first year (+2 personal days + 6 paid holidays)
  • 401K + employer match
  • Scholarship (employees plus school aged dependents)
  • Continuing Education (CEU) Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • $4 Daily Lunch Specials
  • Annual bonuses and merit increases
  • Comprehensive orientation with ongoing support and professional development
  • Awesome work environments and great in-house team!

Who You Are

An Occupational Therapist professional with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. Sedentary tasks related to job – approximately 10% Physical tasks as listed – approximately 90%. CPR certified. Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area in their respective therapy profession.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and delivering direct care within senior living environments. They must also maintain accurate clinical records, manage billing information, and supervise support personnel.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid state license. Additionally, the role requires current CPR certification and the ability to perform physical tasks associated with patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationClinical documentationBilling complianceStaff supervisionCrisis responsePatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationSafety maintenance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (131 salary observations; 593 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,303 salary observations; 28,995 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 ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k 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 score6.5 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapyranked against 9,121 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Arizona vs national$96k median in Arizona$97k nationally (about the same)131 state / 5,303 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Arizona203 active9,129 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 53% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusArizona occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment227 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,140 in the last 30 days1,737 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,121 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,121 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 13 employers
4
<$90k
6
$90k-100k
10
$100k-110k
1
$110k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
CME allowance
39% this job
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.5
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,121 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa

Real Estate
COLUMBIA, MD
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
PTO: accrue 16 days of PTO your first year (+2 personal days + 6 paid holidays)
401K + employer match
Scholarship (employees plus school aged dependents)
Continuing Education (CEU) Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
$4 Daily Lunch Specials
Annual bonuses and merit increases

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
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 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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