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Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist Department: Ambulatory Services | Outpatient Rehabilitation Neuro The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy treatment at our Ambulatory Rehabilitation locations to a diverse group of diagnoses including spinal cord injury, head injury, stroke, & orthopedic patients.

Responsible for the evaluation & development of a comprehensive care plan for all patients. Functions within a team concept of rehab professionals. This position could be assigned to other departments within OSU. Documents patients' abilities, progress & outcomes.

Provides quality services to an assigned group of patients and performs duties associated with patient care and participation in interdisciplinary teams. Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in occupational therapy.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and licensed as an Occupational Therapist in State of Ohio. Additional Information: Location: Morehouse Medical Plaza - Pavilion (0880) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you. Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
  • Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
  • State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions. As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you. Review the Frequently Asked Questions for details on using Workday and submitting your application.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist provides treatment and develops comprehensive care plans for patients with neurological and orthopedic diagnoses. They work within an interdisciplinary team to document patient progress and outcomes in an ambulatory setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and be licensed to practice in the state of Ohio. A successful background check and potential drug screen or physical are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationCare Plan DevelopmentInterdisciplinary TeamworkPatient DocumentationNeuro RehabilitationOrthopedic RehabilitationSpinal Cord Injury CareHead Injury CareStroke Rehabilitation

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, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at The Ohio State University a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,334 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 30 employers

17
<$115k
9
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
5
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$160k
#2

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$68-$75/hr
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,334 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

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.

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About Ohio State University

Higher Education
Columbus, Ohio
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off including sick, vacation, and 11 holidays
State retirement plan or alternative retirement plan with generous employer contributions
401k match