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Muncie, Indiana

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics (Full-Time)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 39m ago · Verified live

Job Description

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and
significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals
who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their
team, and who seek excellence every day.

Location: Ball Memorial Outpatient

Shift: Full Time

Requirements

* Requires a Master's Degree from an accredited academic program in
occupational therapy; or, if foreign trained, graduation from an occupational
therapy education program outside the US with educationally equivalent
coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.
* Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational
Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred. 
* Requires current license in the State of Indiana. 
* Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Join our pediatric rehabilitation team and help children gain independence and
participation in everyday life.

Our outpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility provides PT, OT, and SLP
services to children from birth to 13 years of age. As an Occupational
Therapist, you will work with a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated
to providing high-quality, family-centered care. Opportunities may include
services in the outpatient clinic, NICU, and school settings.

Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
2. Current or eligible IN OT licensure
3. Strong communication and teamwork skills
4.  Pediatric experience preferred, but not required

We welcome therapists who are passionate about helping children achieve their
fullest potential while growing professionally in a supportive, team-oriented
environment.

* Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than
3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the
largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members
at over 800 sites of care.
* IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U. S. News & World Report, Riley
Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country
by U. S. News & World Report.
* A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of
the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to
groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members
access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing
healthcare for all.
* With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with
Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way
through excellence.
* At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top
priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and
develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical
training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training
development.
* Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the
transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest
states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15
hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state.
We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful
work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with
a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide high-quality, family-centered rehabilitation services to children from birth to 13 years of age. They will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team across outpatient clinics, NICU, and school settings to help children achieve independence.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary teamworkPatient assessmentClinical documentation

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Muncie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$171k
Typical market rent
$1,002/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.1
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.

BEA 2024 · Muncie, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About IU Health

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Indianapolis, Indiana
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional growth opportunities
Advanced clinical training
Leadership development
Cross training development