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OhioHealth Outpatient Neurological Rehab - PRN Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

Join the OhioHealth Neurological Rehab team as an PRN Occupational Therapist!

Responsibilities And Duties

Driving is an essential function of the job.

  • 90% Direct Patient Care - Evaluates and treats patients after physician referral to:
  • Evaluate patient’s motor, cognitive, sensory integrative and/or psychosocial function.
  • Develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques.

Implements plan of care based on appropriate occupational performance frame of reference(s): bio-mechanical, sensorimotor, and/or rehabilitative.

Attends multidisciplinary patient care meetings. Plans and coordinates discharge plan with multidisciplinary team.

  • Educates patient and caregiver/family.
  • Recommends Medical Equipment required for discharge.
  • Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members.

5%

Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.

  • 5% - Indirect Department Functions:
  • Supervises patient assignments and duties of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) and rehab technicians.
  • Is involved in department quality improvement through utilization review and quality assurance program.
  • Takes active role in orienting new staff members.
  • Serves as clinical instructor for OT and COTA students.
  • Educates other disciplines and medical/hospital personnel on the topic of OT purpose, goals and treatment policies and procedures.
  • Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.
  • Assumes other duties delegated by management.

There is an expectation that an employee in this position may be requested to work at care sites other than their home care site.

The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities, and essential functions to be performed by employees in this job. The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio, OT - Occupational Therapist - American Occupational Therapy Assoc.

Additional Job Description

Specialized Knowledge

  • Experience in an acute, rehabilitation or home health setting
  • Basic personal computer skills
  • Knowledge in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of occupational therapy
  • BLS certification

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

As Needed

Department: Eastside Neuro Rehab Amb

Join us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with neurological conditions to improve motor, cognitive, and psychosocial function. They are responsible for developing care plans, coordinating discharge, and supervising support staff within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Ohio. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningNeurological rehabilitationPatient educationCare coordinationDocumentationClinical instructionMultidisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution42 jobs · 33 employers

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<$110k
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$110k-125k
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$125k-140k
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$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Upper Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$559k
Typical market rent
$1,959/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.