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Healthpro Heritage
Mishawaka, Indiana

Lead Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$60/hr

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Job Description

  • Lead Occupational Therapist (OT/OTR)
  • Mishawaka & Goshen, IN
  • Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN | Assisted Living Community
  • W-2 position | $48-$60/hr | $5k sign-on bonus

HealthPro Heritage has a great Occupational Therapist (OT/OTR) opportunity in Mishawaka and Goshen, IN, providing services to our amazing Assisted Living communities, dedicated to helping seniors maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life!

Flexible Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN schedules available to split between Mishawaka and Goshen facilities, or part-time/PRN at whichever works best for you!

  • Hourly rates between $48–$60/hour depending on schedule and experience
  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Assistance for Full-Time
  • Silver Birch of Mishawaka: Beautiful Assisted Living facility
  • Green Oaks of Goshen: Highly-rated 120-bed Assisted Living community
  • Experienced, collaborative, multidisciplinary rehab team

Mishawaka and Goshen are thriving Northern Indiana communities about 25 miles apart, with Mishawaka—known as the “Princess City”—offering suburban amenities, popular shopping areas, and a picturesque riverwalk.

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.

Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.

Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Competitive Benefits Package for Full-Time including Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO, free CEU's and more!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Patient Assessment: Evaluate clients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities using observations and standardized tools.

Treatment and Education: Create personalized treatment plans to meet clients' goals and enhance their functional abilities. Educate clients and their families on improving daily activities, including the use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Advocacy and Support: Advocate for clients' needs and support them in accessing community resources, services, and accommodations.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or license eligible

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist patients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationPatient educationEnvironmental modificationPatient-centered careRehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$125kOccupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $85k–$108k)130 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Indiana278 active9,358 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onIndiana Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment300 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 15 employers
5
<$90k
1
$90k
8
$95k-105k
7
$105k-110k
3
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,322 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Healthpro Heritage

Hospitals and Health Care
Hunt Valley, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
401(k)
Generous PTO
Free CEUs
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Assistance
Flexible schedules

Living in Mishawaka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,196/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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