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Avita Health System
Bucyrus, Ohio

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Join Our Team at Avita Health System – Avita Bucyrus Hospital

Avita Health System is proud to serve the communities of Crawford and Richland counties through three hospitals and numerous clinic locations. Over the past few years, we’ve tripled in size, now employing over 2,300 team members and more than 200 physicians and advanced practitioners. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the people who depend on us.

We’re currently seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our OPHH Therapy Department at our Bucyrus location.

Position Overview

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.

Administers treatments in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability, including ADL training, therapeutic activities and the design, fabrication and application of orthoses and adaptive equipment.

Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess a bachelor’s degree, or higher, in occupational therapy.
  • Must be licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio.
  • Current BLS certification.

Preferred

  • Minimum of one year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Why Join the Avita Health System Team?

At Avita, we’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our communities. Whether you're on the front lines or behind the scenes, your work matters here.

What You Can Expect at Avita

  • A collaborative and engaged workplace culture
  • Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 403(b) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pharmacy discounts for employees
  • Free on-site parking
  • Opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement
  • Recognition programs, including the DAISY Nursing Award for excellence

Join a team that values your contributions and supports your career journey every step of the way.

Location: Avita Bucyrus Hospital – OPHH Therapy Department

Avita Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PRN Monday - Friday, no weekends or holidays

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering therapy treatments to restore patient function and prevent disability. They assist patients in achieving maximum performance levels through ADL training and the application of adaptive equipment.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningOrthoses fabricationAdaptive equipment designPatient careRehabilitation

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, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,999 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Ohio401 active9,024 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Occupational Therapist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 11% offer loan repayment427 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,032 in the last 30 days1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)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 (8,999 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) at Avita Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,999 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 31 employers
9
<$100k
14
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
6
$130k-145k
1
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Healthpro Heritage · Madera, California

$67/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$62-$66/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist - OT

$50-$65/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,999 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Avita Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Galion, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive wages
Comprehensive benefits
Generous PTO
Health, dental, vision insurance
403(b) with up to 4% employer match
Paid parental leave
Pharmacy discounts
Free on-site parking

Living in Bucyrus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$180k
Median resident rent
$765/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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