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Occupational Therapist - Bedford

Occupational TherapistIncludes callPart-Time

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Job Description

This is a part-time (24hrs/week) position at Bedford Hospital. Provides occupational therapy services for the treatment of physical and psychological dysfunctions.

Provides direct patient care using a variety of sensorimotor, functional, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning. Appropriately supervises occupational therapy assistants, support personnel and students.

Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.

  • Requires a Master's Degree from an accredited academic program in occupational therapy; or, if foreign trained, graduation from an occupational therapy education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.
  • Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred.
  • Requires current license in the State of Indiana.
  • Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
  • Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state.

We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Key Responsibilities

This part-time role involves providing occupational therapy services for treating physical and psychological dysfunctions through direct patient care using various activities. The therapist will also appropriately supervise occupational therapy assistants, support personnel, and students.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in occupational therapy (or educationally equivalent coursework if foreign trained) and hold a current license in the State of Indiana. Current certification by the NBCOT and Basic Life Support certification through the AHA are preferred or required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Sensorimotor ActivitiesFunctional ActivitiesEducational ActivitiesRecreational ActivitiesSupervision

Occupational Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 35 employers

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<$110k
8
$110k-130k
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$130k-150k
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$150k-170k
1
$172k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
12%

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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 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Bedford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Typical market rent
$900/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
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.

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