Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L, MSOT, OTD) for School Practice in Central/West Side Phoenix or Tucson Metro Areas

We offer you $90,000/school year ($62.50/hour), year-round salary with 16 weeks off, 5 days PTO (paid out if unused), and 100% paid insurance premiums benefits to you, plus appreciation gifts, bonus trips, and substantial raises each year.

STARS is the largest school contract agency in AZ that has been around for over 25 years. We are a therapy led team with owners being 2 OTs, an SLP, & a School Psychologists. We have been in your shoes working in the schools with the mission to support you & treat you like a STAR!

Salary 2026-2027 School Year:

Occupational Therapist: $90,000 ($62.50/hour)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant: $55,000 ($38.20/hour)

*You must be able to work in the USA. We unfortunately do not offer visa job sponsorship.*

Benefits: We often hear, “I almost didn’t apply, it seemed too good to be true!”

• Genuine appreciation and support, open communication, & a team of advocates for you
• Year-round salary with your 16 vacation weeks
• Annual substantial raises each year
• OT mentors and support as needed
• 100% of Premiums Paid for your Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, nothing comes out of your paycheck for insurance premiums
• $50,000 Life /AD&D insurance policy
• $1,000/year for Continuing Education Money to use on CEUs around the country including airfare & accommodations- have a fun trip on STARS!
• Paid Sick Time and Paid Time Off, up to 40 hours/year. Paid out in a separate check if not used.
• FREE Evaluation tools and treatment supplies
• 401K that you can contribute up to $23,500/year
• 125 Flexible Spending Account- Fixed Childcare & Medical care costs that are non-taxed
• STARS pays your AOTA Dues (American Occupational Therapy Association)
• STARS pays your ArizOTA Dues (Arizona Occupational Therapy Association)
• STARS pays all Licensing Fees
• STARS pays for IVP Fingerprint Card
• Bonus Spanish immersion trip in Tlaquepaque, Mexico living with a local host family with Spanish classes during the day, & local excursions to the Jose Cuervo Tequila factory, Mexican pyramids, & Lucha Libre with other STARS employees
• Bonus trips every 5 years to an island or trip of your choice!
• Formal Holiday Party at a Scottsdale Golf Club with open bar & buffet, DJ, and professional entertainment
• Summer Picnic at a Phoenix Resort for you & your family with blackjack casino tables, petting zoo, caricaturists, magician, mousses, and water park, open bar/buffet, raffle to win iPad, big screen TVs, rooms at the resort for the night, & more!
• Company newsletters that offers FREE quarterly dinner CEU meetings to obtain 2.0 CEU hours towards your license, including open buffet dinner with national/local speakers & holiday giveaways
• $500 referral bonus
• Moving from out of state- money advancements
• Birthday gifts and other appreciation throughout the year mailed to your home

YOU WILL FEEL LIKE A STAR!!!