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Pennant Group
Phoenix, Arizona

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $140,000

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join a Team That Puts YOU First! At Emblem Healthcare, we do things differently. Our philosophy is simple: our team comes first. When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives.

That’s why we invest in your growth from day one, through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk-taking and innovation. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you, Emblem is the place to be!

*Starting annual salary of $100,000 for New Grads, up to $140,000 annual salary depending on experience!

*This is a full time position providing service in the East area

Occupational Therapist. Life-Changing Work with a Flexible Schedule! Find the perfect balance between your career and personal life while helping patients regain independence. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) in home health care, you’ll create personalized treatment plans, teach adaptive skills, and collaborate with a caring team, all with the flexibility you deserve!

  • Our Commitment To You
  • Flexible scheduling for better work-life balance
  • Autonomy in patient care with strong team support
  • Rewarding work that improves daily living for patients

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Provide therapy services per physician’s orders
  • Assess functional status and recommend adaptive equipment
  • Teach new skills or retrain patients in daily activities
  • Maintain accurate documentation and participate in case conferences

Requirements

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in the State of Arizona
  • Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OT program, eligible for NBCOT certification
  • Current CPR certification
  • Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningAdaptive equipment recommendationCase managementPatient educationCollaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 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, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health at Pennant Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,384 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 18 employers

7
<$100k
8
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
39%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Flexi

$96k-$141k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,384 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
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 (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.

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About Pennant Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eagle, Idaho
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Autonomy in patient care
Mentorship
Ongoing education
Supportive culture