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Occupational Therapist

RISE INC FAMILY·Surprise, Arizona

$61 - $78/hr·Contract·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 23 days ago
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Conduct pediatric occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for children from birth to 18 years. Provide direct therapy services in clinic and community settings while collaborating with families and medical providers.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Surprise
  • Bell,
  • AZ -
  • Surprise,
  • AZ 85378Position
  • Type:
  • ContractorEducation
  • Level:
  • Masters
  • Degree in
  • Related
  • FieldSalary
  • Range: $78.00
  • HourlyTravel
  • Percentage:
  • Limited or
  • OccasionalJob
  • Shift:
  • DayJob
  • Category: Health CareRISE Pediatric Therapies is a growing organization that provides support to families of children birth to three years of age with disabilities or special developmental needs, helping them to build on their child's strengths, and to enhance and promote the child's growth, development and learning skills in their natural environment. Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) – Independent Contractor Clinic & Home-Based Pediatric Therapy | Flexible Scheduling | Mesa & Surprise Description RISE Pediatric Therapies is a growing organization that provides support to families of children birth to 18 years of age with disabilities or special developmental needs. We help families build on their child’s strengths while enhancing and promoting the child’s growth, development, and learning skills in the home or clinic setting. We are seeking Occupational Therapists to join our team as independent contractors. This position offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to provide meaningful, family-centered care in both clinic and community settings. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing therapy services for children birth to 18 years of age, with the majority of clients ranging from 3–18 years old. Services are provided in collaboration with the child’s family, medical providers, and other community representatives. Therapy services may be conducted in natural environments such as the child’s home, daycare, park, or community setting, as well as within our fully equipped pediatric clinics located in Mesa and Surprise.
  • Providers have the flexibility to: Set their own schedule and hours Choose the geographic area they would like to serve for home/community visits Provide clinic-based services in Mesa or Surprise Schedule intensive therapy sessions when clinically indicated and recommended Our Clinic Environment Our pediatric clinics are fully equipped to support a wide range of therapeutic interventions, including: Universal Exercise Unit (UEU) LiteGait system Adaptive equipment and DME Sensory-motor and therapeutic toys Functional pediatric therapy equipment DMI equipment Functional Electrical Stimulation Pediatric standardized assessments Responsibilities Conduct pediatric occupational therapy evaluations and reassessments Develop individualized treatment plans and goals Provide ongoing direct therapy services Collaborate with families, physicians, schools, and other providers Educate caregivers on strategies and home programming Complete documentation in a timely manner Deliver services that are meaningful and directly relevant to supporting the child’s participation and development Qualifications Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy required Current Arizona Occupational Therapy license in good standing In-home and/or clinical occupational therapy experience required Pediatric experience preferred Must meet all prescribed professional requirements and standards of conduct for Occupational therapists Ability to pass a background check and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus

Position Details

Independent contractor position Flexible scheduling Clinic and community-based opportunities available Supportive and collaborative team environment If you are passionate about pediatric therapy and are looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you. Qualifications Important Notes on Continuing Education: If employed as a licensed, registered, and certified professional Speech Language Pathologist; the practitioner shall complete the continuing educations units required to maintain professional credentialing. Services are supported under contract with Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) participating agency. RISE Pediatric Therapies offers competitive pay depending on experience. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below: (a) Dedicated fax 866-268-8885 (b) Dedicated email hrdept@riseservicesinc.org DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY (c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources (d) Dedicated phone 1-866-242-2714 Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid Arizona Occupational Therapy license. Candidates must be able to pass a background check and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Treatment Planning
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Caregiver Education
  • Family-Centered Care
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy
  • Sensory-Motor Therapy

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$61 - $78/hr
Location
Surprise, Arizona
Posted
Jul 2, 2026
Application
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RISE INC FAMILY

Since 1987, RISE Services, Inc. has provided practical, professional, and personal growth opportunities for children, adults, and their families. We are dedicated to transforming the lives of the individuals and families we serve through the delivery of person-centered services....

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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In Arizona, Occupational Therapist roles in schools and pediatric settings are often competitive because employers typically want a current Arizona OTR/L license, an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, and experience working with children or in school-based care. Demand is usually strongest where districts need support for student services and related therapies. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then have your license and clearance card details ready before applying.

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