Occupational Therapist (OT) Mesa, AZ

Mesa, AZ
Sunbelt Staffing Schools - OT Contract Today Apply

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 K–8 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: Monday–Friday; 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: K–12 Education / Special Education

Contact

Sarah Misurac, Hiring Manager
Sunbelt Staffing
[email protected]
813-792-3437

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