Occupational Therapist

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center·Phoenix, Arizona

$39 - $58/hrOther On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 29 days ago

Practice for this role

Occupational Therapist · $39 - $58/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+5% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Phoenix, Arizona ($37.40/hr, n=173)

377 similar openings in the Phoenix area · median $37.40/hr

$3.00/hr · p10p90 · $91.52/hr

this role: $39.18/hrmedian $37.40/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 173 posted allied health roles in Phoenix, Arizona rates. This role sits in the 57th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 5% above the Phoenix, Arizona median for allied health roles.

The Occupational Therapist will assess diverse patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and conduct evaluations to help patients regain independence. They are responsible for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and maintaining accurate documentation of treatment minutes and electronic charges.

Where You’ll Work Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St.

Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.

Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St.

Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area.

More than 125 years later, St.

Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research.

St.

Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St.

Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St.

Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons).

The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services.

St.

Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world.

Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St.

Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St.

Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.

In addition, St.

Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St.

Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St.

Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers.

Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a valid AZ Occupational Therapist license. A Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required, and two years of progressive clinical experience is preferred.

bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Documentation
Patient Assessment
Patient Care
Treatment Planning
Orthopedics
Behavior Management
Basic Life Support
Electronic Medical Records
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Occupational Therapy
Clinical Evaluation
Neuro-rehabilitation

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $39 - $58/hr
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Closes: Aug 10, 2027
Application: Employer website

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