Occupational Therapist - $7K Sign on Bonus - Acute Inpatient

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

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Job Title

Occupational Therapist - $7K Sign on Bonus - Acute Inpatient

Department: University Hospital | Rehabilitation Services, Acute Care

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of Occupational therapy in the state of Ohio. Although team members report directly to a team leader, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise, and to other participants included in the patient care activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Occupational Therapist rehabilitation team members must be licensed and/or certified with the respective profession (occupational therapy), and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions (occupational therapists must hold a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy at a minimum).

Degree must have been granted from an accredited institution. All licensed professionals must be cleared through the National Database of Practitioners. Typically, one-two years experience working in a medical setting is preferred for all professionals hired.

Maintains professional licensure; demonstrates commitment to continuing education; meets mandatory education and health requirements; demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital (0870)

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.

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Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients within the acute inpatient setting at University Hospital. They must collaborate with the rehabilitation team and other healthcare participants to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid license to practice in the state of Ohio. While no prior experience is required, one to two years of experience in a medical setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient evaluationPatient treatmentClinical documentationInterpersonal skillsTechnical 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, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $98k (middle half $88k–$104k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Ohio410 active9,070 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$7k sign-onOhio occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 12% offer loan repayment434 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,267 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% 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

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 30 employers
5
<$100k
15
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
6
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
26% this job
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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