Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$50/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapy | ranked 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 power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Arizona | 203 active | 9,129 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 53% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Arizona occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment227 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,140 in the last 30 days | 1,737 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 |
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.
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