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Youngstown, Ohio

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Full Time

Your Experience Matters

Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As an Occupational Therapist on our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

An Occupational Therapist Who Excels in This Role

  • Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
  • Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
  • Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
  • Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
  • Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
  • Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
  • Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure in the state of OH. Additional requirements include:

  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown

Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Youngstown community. We are proud to be CHQ Accredited.

EEOC Statement

“Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will assess patient abilities, design and implement treatment plans, and monitor progress to ensure effective rehabilitation. They will also educate patients and families, coordinate discharge planning, and supervise therapy assistants and technicians.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid state licensure in Ohio. Additionally, candidates are required to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationAdaptive equipment selectionDocumentationClinical judgment

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, 12% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 33 employers

20
<$115k
7
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
7
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
78%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
16% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#2

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health

$70-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Youngstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$81k
Typical market rent
$1,059/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Life insurance
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Higher education and certification tuition assistance