OT - Sign-On $20K, Mon-Fri, Peds & Inpatient

Key People; Fredericktown (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits

Weekday schedule

Job summary

Key People is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in Ohio. This full-time role offers a 50/50 mix of pediatric and inpatient OT, with Monday–Friday hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, totaling 40 hours per week.

You will evaluate patients, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to restore function across all ages. The position includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year contract, competitive base pay, comprehensive

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.

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.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Care planning

Peds & inpatient care

Orthopedic/Neurological care

Supervise OT staff

Compliance & standards

Critical thinking

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Operations support

Education

OT degree (ACOTE accredited)

Job description

Key People is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in Ohio. This full-time role offers a 50/50 mix of pediatric and inpatient OT, with Monday–Friday hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, totaling 40 hours per week.

You will evaluate patients, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to restore function across all ages. The position includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year contract, competitive base pay, comprehensive