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Encompass Health
Mesa, Arizona

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist Career Opportunity

Your Calling, Close to Home and Heart

Are you in pursuit of a career that's more than a job, one that aligns with your heart and community? We believe in the power of creating positive change within local communities through exceptional Occupational Therapy services, empowering individuals toward independence and an improved quality of life.

Envision the opportunity to profoundly impact patients' lives, providing vital care and support, and contributing to inspiring outcomes. If this resonates, you're in the right place. As an Occupational Therapist, your role thrives on recognizing the significance of small victories in driving substantial change.

Utilize your specialized skills to deliver top-tier, compassionate, and personalized care to our rehabilitation patients. Embrace a supportive team environment infused with motivation and joy in their work, granting access to cutting-edge technology.

Start a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits, ensuring your peace of mind and professional growth from day one. Welcome to a fulfilling career journey where your care brings lasting impact and personal fulfillment.

A Glimpse Into Our World

Whether you're laying the foundation of your career or a seasoned Occupational Therapist in search of a nurturing environment to call home, we are confident you'll feel the difference the moment you join our team. Being at Encompass Health means being a part of a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader.

We take pride in our career growth opportunities and the collaborative spirit of our team members, united for the greater good of our patients. Our recognitions, including being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, make us immensely proud.

Benefits That Begin With You

Our benefits are designed to support your well-being and start on day one:

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
  • Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities for your professional growth.
  • Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans, securing your financial future.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts tailored to your unique needs.
  • A vibrant community of individuals who are passionate about what they do.

Be the Occupational Therapist You've Always Aspired to Be

Your impactful journey involves:

  • Providing direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy.
  • Guiding patients by supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and targeting and resolving patient concerns.
  • Building meaningful relationships with patients by dedicating time to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful recovery.
  • Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Qualifications

  • Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
  • CPR certification.
  • Master’s Degree preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree plus sufficient experience in the field.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct occupational therapy care and lead patient assessments to create personalized care plans. Build meaningful relationships with patients to address physical, mental, and emotional needs for successful recovery.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningPatient SupervisionCompassionate CareDirect Patient Care

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 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%
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.

  • Includes call

Living in Mesa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k
Typical market rent
$1,538/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

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

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About Encompass Health

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Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous paid time off that accrues over time
Tuition reimbursement
Continuous education opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Employee stock purchase plans
Flexible spending and health savings accounts