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Athletico Physical Therapy
West Chester, Ohio

Occupational Therapist PRN - West Chester, OH

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$63k-$100k

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Job Description

Position Overview

About Us:

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist helps patients improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily lives and working environments. The OT will be able to treat complex upper extremity diagnosis including tendon repairs, fractures, and wound care along with performing custom orthosis fabrication.

The OT will assist patients to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills with the goal of guiding clients to resume independent, productive, and satisfying lives.

The OT must also assess and record patient activities and progress while maintaining accurate records for evaluating patients, billing, and reporting to physicians.

Unique and Competitive Benefits offered with this full-time position:

New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.

Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education

  • Strategic Mentorship programs
  • Leadership programs
  • Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
  • 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
  • Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide patient care by developing a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

Interpret prescriptions, perform an initial evaluation, and establish a treatment plan with functional goals updating them throughout the continuum of care.

  • Perform custom orthosis fabrication and training to patient.
  • Periodic and timely written communication to physicians and/or case managers.
  • Determine appropriate discharge management and patient follow-up.
  • Monitor clinic support staff with patient care and administrative assistance.
  • Responsible for documenting all treatment in patient charts and completing all written communications in a timely manner.
  • Maintain compliance with all HIPAA, PHI and OSHA rules and regulations.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Perform Additional Duties as Required

  • Responsible for continuing to establish and develop professional relationships with Athletico’s valued referral sources.
  • Promote health and wellness in the professional and community organizations.
  • Accompany patients to their physician visits

Shadowing Physicians in Clinic And/or Surgery

  • Additional Benefits offered with this part-time position. Benefit options can vary based on standard hours worked:
  • Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
  • Retirement 401(k) (for 21+) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
  • SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
  • KinderCare Discount
  • HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
  • Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

  • Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.
  • Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
  • Current Professional licensure as an Occupational Therapist
  • Meet licensure requirement for the state(s) in which they practice
  • 2 years of Hand Therapy Experience required

Current CPR Certification

Essential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Energetic and a team player
  • Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients
  • Service oriented

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear

Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
  • Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)
  • Travel may be required to existing or new Athletico locations or corporate onsite meetings

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Internal office
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations.

Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

  • Minimum Salary/Wage
  • USD$ 63,000.00 Yr.
  • Maximum Salary/Wage
  • USD$ 100,000.00 Yr.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide patient care by developing treatment plans to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent disability. They are also responsible for performing custom orthosis fabrication and maintaining accurate clinical documentation for billing and physician reporting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess current professional licensure. A minimum of 2 years of hand therapy experience and current CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningHIPAA ComplianceOSHA ComplianceTendon RepairFracture ManagementTeamwork

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Athletico Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Oak Brook, IL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generative AI Documentation Scribe
Yearly Continuing Education Allowance
MedBridge Access
Athletico University
5 Days PTO for Continuing Education
Strategic Mentorship Programs
Leadership Programs
Quality Care Incentives