Occupational Therapist (OT)

6 Degrees Search; Fredericktown (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive medical benefits

Weekday schedule

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a community-focused rehabilitation center in Ohio. The role offers a 40-hour week, a split of 50% pediatric and 50% inpatient work, and a $20,000 sign-on with a strong compensation package.

You will evaluate patients, develop evidence-based plans of care, and deliver therapy across neonate to geriatric populations, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
• Current, active Ohio Occupational Therapist license
• Current CPR certification
• Strong OT knowledge 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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care
• Deliver high-quality OT to help patients achieve maximum functional outcomes
• Provide care across the full age spectrum — neonate through geriatric
• Treat orthopedic and neurological conditions in inpatient and pediatric settings (50/50 split)
• Supervise 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 with interdisciplinary healthcare team members and departments
• Support daily operations and data collection within the medical fitness center

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Pediatric care

Inpatient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

ACOTE-accredited program

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