Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County.

Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors.

You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion.

Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

Evaluate and treat patients which are referred to the Occupational Therapist by their physician. Follow the laws of the Ohio revised code for the practice of Occupational Therapy. Properly supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and support staff in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services. This professional person will be licensed by the State of Ohio and have completed an accredited training program to meet all educational

requirements

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate procedures.
  • Set goals and treatment planning.
  • Isolation techniques.
  • Range of motion, mobilization, splinting therapy, pre-treatment activities, contrast baths, exercise, and ultrasound.
  • Measure range of motion, electrical stimulation, moist heat packs, adaptive equipment, post-treatment activities.

Requirements

  • Licensed by the State of Ohio
  • Completed an accredited training program to meet all educational requirements
  • Orient to department and follow attendance, maintain patient safety, confidentiality, dress code, work schedule, and communication skills
  • Follow policies and procedures
  • Ensure personal performance reflects the mission, vision, standards of behavior and the service goals
  • LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationRange of motion assessmentUltrasound therapyClinical documentationSupervision of staff

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, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $88k (middle half $81k–$97k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Ohio401 active9,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 12% offer loan repayment425 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 28 employers
12
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
7
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Brandon, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Weekday ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Jacksonville, Florida

$65-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Clinic Director I - Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

$54-$71/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Typical market rent
$1,420/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.