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Ascension
Fishers, Indiana

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Fishers, IN
  • Facility: Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinic
  • Department/Speciality: Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
  • Schedule: Day Shift | Full Time
  • How you'll make an impact in this role

Design personalized care plans and deliver evidence-based therapeutic treatments and interventions, documenting every milestone to ensure the entire care team is aligned on the patient’s progress.

Adapt and evolve treatment strategies in real-time based on the patient's physical and emotional response to therapy.

Prepare patients and their families for a successful transition home by providing clear education, equipment training, and connections to support programs.

Guide and supervise the clinical work of therapy assistants and technicians to maintain the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Or Temporary Permit obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. If hired with Temporary Permit, must pass boards and obtain Occupational Therapy (OT) credential within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education

Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement personalized, evidence-based therapeutic care plans for pediatric patients while documenting progress. Supervise clinical staff and provide education to families to ensure a successful transition home.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and an Occupational Therapy credential from the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee. Candidates must also obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Care planningTherapeutic interventionsPatient educationClinical supervisionDocumentationSafety standards

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Ascension a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 674 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 58% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 22 employers

7
<$100k
7
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
7
$140k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#2

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - ManhattanContract

Knowledge Road · Manhattan, New York

$75 an hour
#3

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Brooklyn

$75 an hour
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$65-$75/hr
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 674 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Fishers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k
Typical market rent
$1,911/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options
Wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement