Occupational Therapist
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join The Ohio State University as a Occupational Therapist – Acute Rehabilitation in United States. Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.
Key Responsibilities
- associated with patient care and participation in interdisciplinary teams.
- Occasionally provides coverage with other Rehabilitation teams, including Acute Care Rehabilitation and Outpatient Rehabilitation.
- Position located at University Hospitals/Dodd Hall.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.
- Additional Information: Location: Dodd Hall (0171) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Varying Shifts Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
- A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pension plan offered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with The Ohio State University in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Confidential Employer a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Confidential Employer is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Columbus, Ohio.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy Treatment, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Stroke Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Patients, Evaluation, Care Plan Development, Team Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy treatment to patients with diverse diagnoses such as spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, and orthopedic conditions. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing comprehensive care plans, documenting progress, and participatin...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, State Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, 11 Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
11d ago
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