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Occupational Therapist - Multi-site Coverage

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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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

Patient communicationFall prevention

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.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Ohio402 active8,989 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 52% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Occupational Therapist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 11% offer loan repayment429 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,199 in the last 30 days1,714 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs
10
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k
1
$152k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$67-$73/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist Sr

Loma Linda · Loma Linda, California

$49.97-$67.21/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

$67/hr
#4

Travel Occupational Therapist

$65/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,905 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Legacy Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Parma, Ohio
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) retirement plan with company match
DailyPay access
Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$124k
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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