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Job Location: Heather Knoll - Tallmadge, OH 44278, Occupational Therapist (OTR) – In-House If you’ve worked in SNF therapy under a contract model and felt like the company’s priorities didn’t always match your patients’ needs — this role is intentionally different.

We are an in-house, family-owned therapy organization — not a contract therapy company. Our therapy teams are clinician-led and clinician-supported, so you can focus on what you were trained to do — delivering meaningful, patient-centered care that changes lives.

Why Therapists Choose Sprenger Therapy In-house therapy model — your loyalty is to your residents, not a contract company’s bottom line Therapy time protected — no routine non-therapy tasks pulling you away from patients Clinical judgment respected — autonomy is valued Mentorship available — support that goes beyond orientation Stable, family-oriented culture — leadership is present and accessible Care decisions guided by outcomes and patient needs — not short-term volume Our therapy teams operate differently — and it shows in our retention and culture.

What You’ll Do Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team Provide occupational therapy services focused on restoring function, independence, and quality of life Conduct screenings and identify residents who would benefit from intervention Supervise and collaborate with COTA staff as applicable Initiate referrals when appropriate in accordance with department procedures Document clearly and efficiently in support of quality outcomes What We’re Looking For Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for OTR Current OT license or license-eligible Commitment to patient-first, outcomes-driven care Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills New graduates welcome — mentorship provided from day one Pay & Benefits Competitive compensation based on experience Flexible scheduling Generous 401(k) with company match Continuing education units (CEUs) — available Paid time off and vacation pay Health, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance Tuition reimbursement Growth opportunities within a 12-facility network From Our Therapy Team “I feel supported, trusted, and confident that the work I do here actually matters.

That’s not something I take for granted.” About Sprenger Therapy Sprenger Therapy is the in-house rehabilitation team for Sprenger Health Care Systems — a third-generation, family-owned senior living organization operating 12 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio and South Carolina. This isn’t contract therapy. This is a career. Ready to practice the way you were trained? Apply today.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team. Provide occupational therapy to support function, independence, and quality of life; conduct screenings, supervise COTA staff as applicable, initiate referrals, and document care.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate in occupational therapy from an accredited program and successful completion of the National Certification Examination for OTR. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a current OT license and demonstrate a patient-first approach, teamwork, and strong communication; new graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Resident EvaluationIndividualized Treatment PlanningFunctional RehabilitationRestoring IndependenceResident ScreeningCOTA SupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationReferral InitiationClinical DocumentationOutcome-Driven Care

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, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

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

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

Living in Tallmadge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Median resident rent
$1,067/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Sprenger Health Care Systems

Hospitals and Health Care
Lorain, Ohio
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company match
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Paid time off and vacation pay
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Mentorship provided