Occupational Therapist (OT)

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Fredericktown (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive medical benefits

Mon-Fri schedule

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a community-focused rehabilitation center in Ohio. The position offers a 50/50 split between inpatient and pediatric care, with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour schedule and no weekend shifts.

Compensation is $38–$49 per hour plus a $20,000 sign-on bonus under a 2-year contract. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team across clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Ohio OT license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in inpatient and pediatric OT.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care.
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy to improve function.
• Treat across neonate to geriatric ages in inpatient and pediatric settings.
• Supervise COTAs and OT students and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support daily operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Compensation: $38-49/hr + $20K SOB

Job Type: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM | Full-Time, 40 hrs. | 50% Peds / 50% Inpatient

A well-established, community-focused rehabilitation center in Ohio is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic therapy team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work across inpatient and pediatric settings within a collaborative, patient-first environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care
• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy to help patients achieve maximum functional outcomes
• Provide care across the full age spectrum — neonate through geriatric
• Treat orthopedic and neurological conditions in both inpatient and pediatric settings (50/50 split)
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT students
• Ensure ongoing compliance with standards of practice, payer regulations, and facility policies
• Apply critical thinking to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
• Maintain professional, courteous communication and customer service
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare team members and departments
• Support daily operations and data collection within the medical fitness center

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
• Current, active Ohio Occupational Therapist license (required)
• Current CPR certification (required)
• Strong working knowledge of OT practices across inpatient and pediatric settings
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and multitasking skills
• Commitment to patient safety and professional standards of practice
• Ability to work variable days and hours as needed

Benefits:

• $20,000 sign-on bonus with 2-year contract
• Competitive base compensation
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Monday–Friday schedule — no weekends