Occupational Therapist - Multi-site Coverage
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Job Description
Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Providing Coverage at Cedarwood Plaza and Hillside Plaza
Are you passionate about helping residents regain independence, improve daily functioning, and achieve a better quality of life? Cedarwood Plaza and Hillside Plaza are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide therapy services across both skilled nursing and long-term care communities.
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat residents in accordance with physician orders, professional standards, and individualized plans of care. This position works closely with residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
The selected candidate must be comfortable traveling between and providing scheduled coverage at both facilities.
- What You’ll Do
- Evaluate residents’ functional abilities, limitations, needs, and rehabilitation potential
- Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy plans of care
- Provide hands-on treatment to improve residents’ strength, coordination, mobility, self-care skills, and independence
- Assist residents in improving their ability to complete activities of daily living
- Modify treatment plans based on residents’ progress, needs, and physician orders
- Communicate with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Participate in care planning, discharge planning, and rehabilitation meetings
- Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and outcomes accurately and promptly
- Train staff and families on techniques, equipment, and interventions that support residents’ therapy goals
- Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications when appropriate
- Promote resident safety and help reduce the risk of falls, injuries, and functional decline
Ensure services comply with applicable professional standards, facility policies, and state and federal regulations
Provide occupational therapy coverage at both Cedarwood Plaza and Hillside Plaza based on operational and resident needs
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the State of Ohio
- Current registration or certification as required by applicable professional and regulatory standards
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
- Compassionate and resident-centered approach to care
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between Cedarwood Plaza and Hillside Plaza
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric care preferred
- Experience with Net Health and PointClickCare (PCC) is a plus
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
- Employment Options
- Full-time
Perks and Benefits
- Benefits are subject to position classification, plan terms, and eligibility requirements.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Disability and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays for eligible employees
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match through Fidelity
- DailyPay access, allowing eligible employees to access up to 50% of earned wages as soon as the next day
- Supportive interdisciplinary rehabilitation and clinical teams
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference across two resident-centered communities
- Our Communities
- Cedarwood Plaza – Cleveland Heights
Rooted in the Community
Cedarwood Plaza is proud to serve the Cleveland Heights community with compassion and dedication. Our team is committed to providing exceptional care in a neighborhood we know and value.
Hillside Plaza – East Side of Cleveland
Rooted in the Community
Hillside Plaza is a vital part of Cleveland’s east side, providing compassionate care and building lasting relationships with residents and families throughout the community.
Our Mission
“Our Family Caring for Yours” is more than a motto—it is our mission. We believe in treating every team member like family and creating a supportive, respectful, and growth-oriented environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally.
What We Offer Our Employees
A Strong Sense of Purpose and Community
- Opportunities to grow your career in skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice
- Full-time nurse practitioner support and interdisciplinary collaboration
- A workplace that values your unique contributions and encourages continuous learning
We See You as a Whole Person
Just like our residents, our team members have physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs. We are committed to supporting your well-being and helping you succeed.
Cedarwood Plaza and Hillside Plaza are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat residents to improve their functional abilities and independence according to individualized care plans. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document progress, and train staff and families on therapy goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy and possess a current, unrestricted license in the State of Ohio. Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care is preferred, and the role requires reliable transportation for travel between facilities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
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, 8% are remote, 52% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Ohio | 402 active | 8,989 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 52% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Occupational Therapist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 11% offer loan repayment429 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,199 in the last 30 days | 1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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