Occupational Therapist (OT) Mesa, AZ

Date Posted: September 25, 2026 Valid Through: Approximately 12 weeks beginning January 2027 Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary Job Location: Mesa, Arizona Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide temporary coverage in a school-based setting in Mesa, Arizona. This assignment is expected to begin in January 2027 and last approximately 12 weeks, with a schedule of 37.5 hours per week. The OT will support students across five school sites, including four elementary schools and one junior high school, and will be responsible for supervising a COTA.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to students across K8 educational settings
• Conduct assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans based on student needs and IEP goals
• Provide direct and consultative OT services
• Travel between four elementary schools and one junior high school as needed
• Supervise and provide guidance to an assigned COTA
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, administrators, families, and related service providers
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to student-centered planning
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports

Skills

• Strong school-based occupational therapy skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to manage services across multiple school sites
• Ability to effectively supervise and support a COTA
• Comfortable working with students across elementary and junior high grade levels

Qualifications

• Arizona OT License
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• School-based OT experience required
• Experience supervising a COTA preferred

Experience

• School experience is strongly preferred
• Previous experience working across multiple school sites is a plus
• Experience supervising COTAs is preferred

Education

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Work Hours & Industry Hours: 37.5 hours per week Schedule: MondayFriday; start and end times are flexible Assignment Length: Approximately 12 weeks Start Date: January 2027 School Sites: 5 total 4 elementary schools and 1 junior high school Setting: School-Based Industry: K12 Education / Special Education Contact Sarah Misurac, Hiring Manager Sunbelt Staffing sarah.misurac@sunbeltstaffing.com 813-792-3437