Occupational Therapist (OT)

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Fredericktown (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Medical benefits

Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a community-focused rehabilitation center in Ohio. The role spans inpatient and pediatric settings with a 50/50 split, Monday–Friday, 40 hours, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Candidates must hold an ACOTE‑accredited OT degree, Ohio OT license, and CPR certification. Salary is $38–$49 per hour with a $20,000 sign‑on bonus and a 2‑year contract; benefits include medical coverage and no weekend shifts.

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.

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 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

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy (ACOTE‑accredited)

Ohio OT license (current)

CPR certification (current)

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