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Cridersville, Ohio

Full-time Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Otterbein Cridersville - Cridersville, OH
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

Join Our Team at Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife in Cridersville, OH! Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife in Cridersville, OH, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Occupational Therapist.

About Us: Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife is located in the small, friendly town of Cridersville, OH, just a short drive from Lima. The community is surrounded by beautiful rural farmland and offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for both residents and staff.

With a commitment to person-centered care, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive team environment, Otterbein Cridersville is an ideal workplace for anyone looking to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors in their community.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the Physician.

Qualifications: Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.

Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law. #HP1

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and creating discharge plans for patients. They also revise established plans of care under the supervision of a physician.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and relevant certifications are required for the position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient screeningEvaluationDischarge planningCare plan revisionOrganizational skillsWritten communication

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, 54% have no call, 60% 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 Ohio407 active9,107 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Occupational Therapist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 11% offer loan repayment434 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,199 in the last 30 days1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.0% 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

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs
9
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
1
$152k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$67-$73/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Healthpro Heritage · Madera, California

$67/hr
#3

Travel Occupational Therapist

$65/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$63/hr
+ 33 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 8,905 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cridersville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$192k
Median resident rent
$876/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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