Occupational Therapist- New Grads Welcome

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Launch Your Career with Mariposa: Where New Grads Grow, Collaborate, and Thrive!

Ready to start your OT career in a place that offers mentorship, variety, and support? At Mariposa Therapy (Tempe, AZ), no other company gives you the chance to practice across pediatric and adult clinics, schools, and home health— all under one supportive, therapist-led organization. This is the perfect place to launch, grow, and shape your career while making a real impact.

We offer:

• Structured new grad mentorship program
• Sensory-rich gyms & collaborative, fun culture
• 100% paid health/dental/vision + generous PTO
• Competitive compensation

Why New Grads Choose Mariposa

• Support – Our leadership team of OT and Development Director team up to guide and mentor your professional skills and clinical development during your first year.
• Dynamic Settings – Pediatrics, schools, and adult neuro-rehab, or blend them to discover your true passion.
• Sensory-Rich Environments – Our therapy gyms are designed for creativity, movement, and exploration.
• Collaboration – Work side by side with SLPs, PTs, OTs, and feeding specialists in a team-based culture .
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules and multiple settings keep your caseload fresh and engaging.
• Career Growth – From student fieldwork supervision to leadership pathways , we’ll help you grow at your pace.

OT Setting Opportunities: Choose the setting (or mix) that excites you most:

Clinic – Work in bright, open spaces designed for collaboration, creativity, and authentic skill development through play-based, client-centered therapy.

Schools – Partner closely with teachers and teams across Maricopa County to support students’ participation, growth, and independence within their natural learning environments.

Mixed Model – Keep your work dynamic with a balance of clinic, school, and home visits—bringing variety, creativity, and connection to every week.

Home Health – Provide meaningful, relationship-based therapy through connection and collaboration with families, empowering children to build and generalize skills within their daily routines and home environment.

Your First Year at Mariposa includes:

• Structured new hire program
• Regular check-ins with your mentor and leadership team
• Paid CEUs + unlimited access to our curated resource library
• Coaching on real-world skills (documentation, parent coaching, IEPs, Medicaid billing)
• A fun, collaborative culture — theme days, potlucks, swag and more

Compensation & Benefits

• W2 employment positions (full and part time options)
• Competitive pay: OT $82,000–$114,000. ( Range for this position varies based on experience, hours, and setting)
• Choice of salary or fee-for-service pay models
• Streamlined technology & documentation to lessen paperwork stress
• 100% paid health, dental, vision + life insurance
• Generous PTO + paid sick time
• License/cert reimbursement & unlimited paid CEU platform access
• 401K + 3% Safe Harbor Profit Sharing
• Company events, volunteer opportunities & referral bonuses

Headquarters : Tempe, AZ | Serving the Greater Phoenix Area

Contact : Kristin Blanchard, M.S., CCC-SLP

Text/Phone: 602-320-7517 | ?? [email protected]

If you’re looking for your first OT role to be more than just a job — if you want mentorship, variety, collaboration, and fun — Mariposa is your launchpad .

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

Join Our Flourishing Team and Experience:

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 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 (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