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Occupational Therapist- Newborn

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Title

Occupational Therapist- Newborn

Department: University Hospital | Newborn Hearing

The Newborn Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to the newborn population in both the well-baby and neonatal intensive care units. Responsible for the evaluation & development of a comprehensive care plan for all patients. Functions within a team concept of rehab professionals.

Documents on patients' abilities, progress, and outcomes. Provides quality services to an assigned group of patients and performs duties associated with patient care and participation in interdisciplinary teams

Minimum Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited school or equivalent combination of education or experience. Currently licensed in the state of Ohio as an Occupational Therapist. 0 years of relevant experience required; 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital (0870)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift: First Shift

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Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist provides therapy services to newborns in well-baby and neonatal intensive care units. They are responsible for evaluating patients, developing comprehensive care plans, and documenting progress within an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited school and possess a current Occupational Therapist license in the state of Ohio. While 0 years of experience is required, 1-2 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationCare planningNeonatal careInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationRehabilitation services

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, 10% are remote, 30% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 34 employers

21
<$115k
7
$115k-135k
6
$135k-155k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Luna Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$68-$75/hr
#2

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - ManhattanContract

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$75 an hour
#3

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$75 an hour
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$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,448 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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