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Occupational therapist roles in Arizona draw strong visa sponsorship activity, with major health systems like Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Valleywise Health regularly hiring internationally trained OTs. Phoenix and Tucson anchor most openings, but rural and tribal health programs across the state also recruit OTs on work visas to address persistent workforce shortages.
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Certified-Non Teacher/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)
Date Posted:
4/2/2026
Location:
CEE- ESS
Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Location:
District-wide
Work Year:
9 months
The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 24,000 students and 3,400 employees in Arizona's capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro-schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXU's schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.
SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapist (OT) is focused on a student's ability to participate in desired daily life activities or "occupations." The District OT organizes and administers the occupational therapy component of the education program for children and youth with disabilities. The OT supports academic and non-academic outcomes including social skills, math, reading, writing, participation in sports, self-help skills, prevocational/vocational participation, and other services as deemed appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An Occupational Therapist (OT) works collaboratively with other members of the individual Education Program (IEP) team to assess students and assist in developing a plan for integrating services. Additionally, therapists play a valuable role in assisting school administrators to address issues such as access to programs and facilities, building modifications or new construction, special transportation, curriculum development, safety and injury prevention, and technology.
- Evaluates students in the areas of daily life activities, including academic and non-academic areas, including social skills, self-help skills, prevocational/vocational participation, participation in physical activity and sports, reading, writing, and math.
- Develops annual IEPs and complete evaluations as required.
- Develops and implement an occupational therapy services schedule.
- Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
- Identifies, procures, or adapts special materials, equipment, and/or assistive technology to enhance a student's benefits from his or her education program.
- Trains parents and school staff in activities, use of assistive technology, and/or appropriate accommodations to be implemented throughout the school day and across environments.
- Facilitates access to and participation in general education curriculum with nondisabled peers by reducing physical, instructional, or social barriers.
- Collaborates with teaching staff to identify and implement alternative instructional strategies, environmental modifications, and changes to routines or schedules.
- Maintains documentation, including relevant data needed to recommend and monitor student response to therapeutic services, including intervention plans, session notes, and assessment summaries.
- Supports multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) / and universal design for learning (UDL) through direct and consultative services.
- Participates in district specialty teams and committees, such as those designed to prevent failure or improve performance and instructional practices.
- Provides professional development and staff training.
- Contributes to community outreach, including child find activities, participation in district-sponsored health and wellness clinics, and schoolwide events and functions to support community relations.
- Collaborates with people and entities involved in the care of the student, such as communicating with outside medical providers to gain information, developing health maintenance programs, and providing specialized training to staff in the use of adaptive equipment and safe handling.
- Maintains accurate student records and keeps information secure and confidential.
- Utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:
- Completed program in occupational therapy, current license to practice occupational therapy in the State of Arizona.
- Working knowledge of IEP development.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
License and Certification Requirements:
- Current OT license from the State of Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
- First Aid/CPR preferred.
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county, city and district statutes, rules, policies and procedures.
- Ability to learn special methods and procedures specific to working with high-school aged students.
- Understands the importance of behaviors, roles and responsibility; social skills and emotional development; activities of daily living; preparing students for transition from high school to postsecondary living; use of assistive technology.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the public and others having business with the school district.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office and classroom environment.
WHY WORK AT PXU
The Phoenix Union High School District is one of the state's largest employers. Our 3,400 education professionals are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for our students while enjoying an inspiring work environment.
- Highly Competitive Pay
- Participation in Arizona State Retirement System
- Vacation and Personal Leave Plans (for eligible positions)
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits
- Education Loan Forgiveness (If eligible)
- Paid Winter and Spring Breaks
The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.
DIVISION: Teaching & Learning
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: ESS Director or Designee
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Support & direct the COTA
Action Prepared by: Reviewed by: Effective Date
New WM, HH, LT, AS MS, LT, WM, EF 01/09/2025
Position Type:
Certified-Non Teacher/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)
Date Posted:
4/2/2026
Location:
CEE- ESS
Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Location:
District-wide
Work Year:
9 months
The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 24,000 students and 3,400 employees in Arizona's capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro-schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXU's schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.
SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapist (OT) is focused on a student's ability to participate in desired daily life activities or "occupations." The District OT organizes and administers the occupational therapy component of the education program for children and youth with disabilities. The OT supports academic and non-academic outcomes including social skills, math, reading, writing, participation in sports, self-help skills, prevocational/vocational participation, and other services as deemed appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An Occupational Therapist (OT) works collaboratively with other members of the individual Education Program (IEP) team to assess students and assist in developing a plan for integrating services. Additionally, therapists play a valuable role in assisting school administrators to address issues such as access to programs and facilities, building modifications or new construction, special transportation, curriculum development, safety and injury prevention, and technology.
- Evaluates students in the areas of daily life activities, including academic and non-academic areas, including social skills, self-help skills, prevocational/vocational participation, participation in physical activity and sports, reading, writing, and math.
- Develops annual IEPs and complete evaluations as required.
- Develops and implement an occupational therapy services schedule.
- Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
- Identifies, procures, or adapts special materials, equipment, and/or assistive technology to enhance a student's benefits from his or her education program.
- Trains parents and school staff in activities, use of assistive technology, and/or appropriate accommodations to be implemented throughout the school day and across environments.
- Facilitates access to and participation in general education curriculum with nondisabled peers by reducing physical, instructional, or social barriers.
- Collaborates with teaching staff to identify and implement alternative instructional strategies, environmental modifications, and changes to routines or schedules.
- Maintains documentation, including relevant data needed to recommend and monitor student response to therapeutic services, including intervention plans, session notes, and assessment summaries.
- Supports multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) / and universal design for learning (UDL) through direct and consultative services.
- Participates in district specialty teams and committees, such as those designed to prevent failure or improve performance and instructional practices.
- Provides professional development and staff training.
- Contributes to community outreach, including child find activities, participation in district-sponsored health and wellness clinics, and schoolwide events and functions to support community relations.
- Collaborates with people and entities involved in the care of the student, such as communicating with outside medical providers to gain information, developing health maintenance programs, and providing specialized training to staff in the use of adaptive equipment and safe handling.
- Maintains accurate student records and keeps information secure and confidential.
- Utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:
- Completed program in occupational therapy, current license to practice occupational therapy in the State of Arizona.
- Working knowledge of IEP development.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
License and Certification Requirements:
- Current OT license from the State of Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
- First Aid/CPR preferred.
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county, city and district statutes, rules, policies and procedures.
- Ability to learn special methods and procedures specific to working with high-school aged students.
- Understands the importance of behaviors, roles and responsibility; social skills and emotional development; activities of daily living; preparing students for transition from high school to postsecondary living; use of assistive technology.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the public and others having business with the school district.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office and classroom environment.
WHY WORK AT PXU
The Phoenix Union High School District is one of the state's largest employers. Our 3,400 education professionals are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for our students while enjoying an inspiring work environment.
- Highly Competitive Pay
- Participation in Arizona State Retirement System
- Vacation and Personal Leave Plans (for eligible positions)
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits
- Education Loan Forgiveness (If eligible)
- Paid Winter and Spring Breaks
The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.
DIVISION: Teaching & Learning
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: ESS Director or Designee
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Support & direct the COTA
Action Prepared by: Reviewed by: Effective Date
New WM, HH, LT, AS MS, LT, WM, EF 01/09/2025
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Which companies sponsor visas for OTs in Arizona?
Banner Health, Dignity Health, Valleywise Health, and Encompass Health are among the larger Arizona employers with documented H-1B sponsorship activity for occupational therapists. Pediatric therapy networks like Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center and outpatient rehabilitation groups also sponsor OT roles. Federally qualified health centers and Indian Health Service facilities can sponsor OTs through additional visa pathways not available to private employers.
Which visa types are most common for OT roles in Arizona?
The H-1B is the most common visa for occupational therapists in Arizona, as OT meets the specialty occupation standard given its required master's degree. The EB-3 employment-based green card is a frequent permanent pathway. Some employers, particularly Indian Health Service facilities and nonprofits, can sponsor OTs under cap-exempt H-1B petitions, bypassing the annual lottery entirely.
Which cities in Arizona have the most OT sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix and its surrounding metro areas, including Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, and Chandler, account for the majority of OT sponsorship openings in Arizona given the concentration of hospital systems and outpatient clinics. Tucson is a secondary hub, supported by Banner University Medical Center and the University of Arizona Health Network. Flagstaff and rural northern Arizona also have openings, particularly within tribal health systems.
How to find ot visa sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate filters occupational therapist jobs in Arizona specifically by visa sponsorship status, so you're not sorting through listings that won't support international candidates. The platform surfaces openings from hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty therapy practices across Phoenix, Tucson, and rural areas. Searching by state and role type on Migrate Mate saves significant time compared to manually screening general job boards.
Are there any state-specific considerations for OTs seeking sponsorship in Arizona?
Arizona requires OTs to hold a state license from the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners before starting work, so initiating that process in parallel with any visa petition is important. Arizona's large elderly population and growing pediatric market sustain steady OT demand. The presence of Native American tribal lands across the state creates unique federal employment opportunities, as tribal and IHS employers often have greater flexibility in sponsoring healthcare workers.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored ot jobs in Arizona?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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