Occupational Therapist (OTR/OTD) – Pediatric & School-Based
AZ
Description

Therapist-led, stability-focused: W2 roles with 100% paid medical and the benefits you deserve.


Launch or Revitalize Your Career with Mariposa: Variety, Collaboration, and Growth!


At Mariposa Therapy Services (Tempe, AZ), you don’t have to piece together multiple 1099 jobs to build a full-time career. Here, you can work in a pediatric clinic, pediatric home-based services, adult neuro-rehab, and school settings—all within one multidisciplinary, therapist-led organization.


Whether you’re starting your career or looking for a better long-term fit, Mariposa offers the stability, mentorship, and variety that help OTs and COTAs grow at every stage.


Why Therapists Choose Mariposa

  • Full-time W2 stability (no more chasing hours)
  • 100% paid medical, dental, vision + life
  • Salary or fee-for-service options
  • OTR/OTD: $82,000–$114,000 | COTA: $55,000-$65,000 (depending on experience/setting)
  • Work in multiple settings without multiple employers
  • Generous PTO + 401k with 3% Safe Harbor

What Makes Us Unique

  • Stability & Support: W2 stability, full benefits package, and leadership that understands clinical work.
  • Flexibility & Autonomy: Not a one-size-fits-all schedule. You tell us when and how much you’re available, and we build a caseload and schedule around your needs and strengths.
  • Setting Variety: Pediatrics, schools, adult neuro-rehab, home-based pediatrics—or blend settings to match your interests.
  • Multidisciplinary Team: Collaborate daily with OTs, SLPs, PTs, and feeding specialists.
  • Mentorship & Professional Development: Robust onboarding, structured mentorship for early-career clinicians, and pathways for experienced OT & COTA to advance.
  • Established, consistent support team – Our admin and leadership teams have been in place for 7+ years, providing friendly, reliable help with referrals, billing, scheduling, onboarding, and HR. 

Your First Year at Mariposa

Structured new hire program-regular check-ins with your mentor and leadership team

Coaching on real-world skills (documentation, parent coaching, IEPs, Medicaid billing)

Paid CEUs + unlimited access to our curated resource library

A fun, collaborative culture — theme days, potlucks, swag and more


Requirements: AZ License, AZ IVP Fingerprint Card, CPR/First Aid & Article 9, AHCCCS & NPI number


Apply today and start your OT journey where careers blossom and clients thrive.


Headquarters: Tempe, AZ | Serving the Greater Phoenix Area


Contact: Kristin Text/Phone: 602-320-7517 | ?? kblanchard@mariposatherapyservices.com


www.mariposatherapyservices.com


Essential Responsibilities

  • Planning for and providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients with a variety of disabilities to remediate, improve, or alleviate areas of need and increase participation in home, community and school
  • Use of creative and engaging therapy ideas to increase client's attention and motivation. Interest in working with Autistic children.
  • Consult with family/caregiver for development of home programs
  • Share and collaborate with other therapists
  • Data collection: complete accurate daily notes, quarterly progress & annual plan of care using web-based documentation system
  • Demonstrate positive rapport with families, caregivers, and staff
  • Comply with all clinic/home/school processes to adhere to state/federal guidelines for therapy delivery
  • Evaluations- educationally relevant or medical necessity based
  • Opportunities available for OTR/OTD supervision and student field mentorship

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Mariposa Therapy is to provide fair and equal employment for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Requirements

Requirements (by start date)

  • Arizona Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Licensed to practice occupational therapy (OT) in the state of Arizona
  • CPR/First Aid & Article 9 training
  • AHCCCS and NPI number
Salary Description
82,000 to 114,000