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Mishawaka, Indiana

Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

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Occupational Therapist – Pediatrics Outpatient

Make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. As an Inpatient Occupational Therapist, you’ll be a key contributor to a multidisciplinary team, helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. From evaluation to discharge planning, your expertise will support recovery and enhance the hospital experience.

What You’ll Do

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.
  • Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions to promote functional independence.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and fellow therapists to ensure coordinated care.
  • Educate patients and families on therapy goals, progress, and home programs.
  • Accurately document evaluations, treatment sessions, and discharge summaries.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and hospital initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Occupational Therapy from an accredited academic program
  • Certified Occupational Therapist in the State of Indiana
  • Current CPR certification
  • Previous clinical experience preferred
  • New graduates welcome

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and professional development

What We Offer to Occupational Therapists

  • Day-one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD)
  • Daily Pay
  • Retirement savings with employer match
  • Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays
  • Referral bonuses
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Cutting-edge equipment
  • Supportive team vibes

Why Saint Joseph Health System?

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values guide every decision we make—even when those decisions are complex or challenging. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman, and child by investing in technology, people, and capabilities that set the standard for quality care.

Our System Includes

  • 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center
  • 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center
  • More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver skilled therapeutic interventions to promote functional independence. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and document patient progress, evaluations, and discharge summaries.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and be a Certified Occupational Therapist in the State of Indiana. Current CPR certification is required, and previous clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCommunication skillsTeamwork

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 35 employers

17
<$110k
8
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k
1
$172k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70.76-$81.01/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 628 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mishawaka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,234/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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Benefits & Perks

Day-one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD)
Daily Pay
Retirement savings with employer match
Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays
Referral bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Cutting-edge equipment