Occupational Therapist - East

3 days ago
OhioFull TimeOccupational Therapy

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 Nationwide Children's Hospital as a Occupational Therapist – No Weekends, 4-Day Week in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
  • EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it.
  • When you meet our patient families, you believe it.

Requirements

  • 60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61
  • 100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41
  • 60 lbs, Working Outdoors FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Lifting / Carrying: 11
  • 20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Nationwide Children's Hospital in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPediatric careTreatment planningAdaptive equipment fabricationSplintingPatient educationDocumentationClinical observationDevelopmental assessmentTherapeutic activitiesCaseload managementSupervisionEvidence-based practiceInterdisciplinary collaboration
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - East at Nationwide Children's Hospital a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Nationwide Children's Hospital 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 Ohio.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Pediatric care, Treatment planning, Adaptive equipment fabrication, Splinting, Patient education, Documentation, Clinical observation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The occupational therapist evaluates the developmental and functional status of pediatric patients and develops individualized treatment plans. They also fabricate adaptive equipment, provide patient and family education, and maintain administrative documentation for their caseload.

Benefits package: No Weekends, 4-Day Work Week. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Nationwide Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbus, OH
0-2

Benefits & Perks

No Weekends
4-Day Work Week
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

Collaborative culture (Team support reduces burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

3d ago

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