Occupational Therapist (OT)

Atlantic Group; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for Springfield, OH, to provide outpatient rehabilitation services. The role involves evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based interventions, and monitoring progress to improve functional independence and daily activity participation.

Candidates must hold a Master's in Occupational Therapy, Ohio OT licensure, NBCOT certification, and have 1+ year of experience; new graduates are encouraged

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Ohio OT license or eligibility.
• NBCOT certification required.
• 1+ year of OT or related clinical experience preferred; new grads welcomed.
• Strong knowledge of evaluation, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and activities of daily living.
• Proficiency with EMR and clinical documentation preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess functional abilities, mobility, coordination, and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, patient goals, and functional needs.
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve strength, coordination, mobility, and independence with daily activities.
• Evaluate patient progress, adjust treatment plans as appropriate, and support achievement of rehabilitation goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and other required clinical documentation.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic strategies, home programs, adaptive techniques, and approaches that support continued progress.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Ohio OT licensure

NBCOT certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Clinical documentation

Job description

Job Overview – Occupational Therapist (OT)

Compensation: $78,000–$108,000/year (Dependent on Experience)

Location: Springfield, OH

Schedule: Full-Time (In-Office)

TAG MedStaffing is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Springfield, OH for our client, providing occupational therapy and rehabilitation services within a private outpatient practice. This role will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and monitor progress to improve functional independence, mobility, and participation in daily activities. The ideal candidate is a licensed Occupational Therapist with strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, patient care, and communication skills, with new graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities as the Occupational Therapist (OT):

• Patient Evaluation: Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess functional abilities, mobility, coordination, and rehabilitation needs.
• Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, patient goals, and functional needs.
• Therapy Delivery: Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve strength, coordination, mobility, and independence with daily activities.
• Progress Monitoring: Evaluate patient progress, adjust treatment plans as appropriate, and support achievement of rehabilitation goals.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and other required clinical documentation.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic strategies, home programs, adaptive techniques, and approaches that support continued progress.

Qualifications for the Occupational Therapist (OT):

• Education: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent degree from an accredited occupational therapy program is required.
• Licensure: Active Ohio Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for Ohio licensure is required.
• Certification: NBCOT certification is required.
• Experience: 1+ year of occupational therapy, rehabilitation, or related clinical experience is preferred, with new graduates encouraged to apply.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of occupational therapy evaluation, treatment planning, rehabilitation, functional mobility, activities of daily living, and evidence-based clinical practices is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with electronic medical records, clinical documentation, and standard occupational therapy equipment and technology is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong clinical judgment, patient care, communication, organization, collaboration, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are required.