Indiana Fitness Works logo
Indiana Fitness Works
Portland, Indiana

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Listing transparency1 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting and call expectations.

Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 45m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are seeking a licensed Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) to work in Columbus, Indiana.

Requirements for a Registered Occupational Therapist

Be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy college

Display evidence of interest in continued education within the profession and is encouraged to be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Organization (AOTA)

  • Must be licensed in the State of Indiana to practice OT
  • May be responsible for supervising/training personnel such as COTA
  • CPR Certified or willing to obtain certification
  • Previous experience in home health or in a health care setting is recommended but not required

Responsibilities for a Registered Occupational Therapist

Follow receipt of a doctor's referral, the therapist is responsible for evaluating the patient within 24 hours of written referral

Recommend programs will be patient specific to diagnosis according to the type/age of patient under program

After evaluating the patient, the therapist is responsible for planning, administering and supervising the COTA in an appropriate treatment plan

Will communicate with the referring physician and member of the rehabilitation team regarding the patient's total treatment program.

Will maintain an accurate daily record of treatments given to patients

PRN.

  • Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have a Medical or Religious Exemption to be employed by Indiana Fitness Works. *FULL TIME employees may be eligible for benefits. Waiting period will apply.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist is responsible for evaluating patients within 24 hours of a referral and developing, administering, and supervising individualized treatment plans. They must also maintain accurate daily treatment records and communicate effectively with physicians and the rehabilitation team.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy college and hold a valid license to practice in the State of Indiana. Additionally, they must be CPR certified and fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or possess a valid medical or religious exemption.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningSupervisionClinical documentationCommunicationCPR certification

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 60% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 26 employers

9
<$100k
14
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist- Early Intervention

TheraCare Queens · New York, New York

$68-$73/hr
#2

Occupational TherapistContract

Thera Peds · Lakewood, Colorado

$65-$70/hr
#3

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist / OT

$60-$65/hr
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$178k
Median resident rent
$763/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

Indiana Fitness Works logo

About Indiana Fitness Works

Medical Practices
Indianapolis, Indiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full-time employees may be eligible for benefits after waiting period