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Premier Therapy
Canton, Ohio

Occupational Therapist (OTR) - Full-Time

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

$5000.00 Sign-on Bonus

Shape Lives, Transform Care!

Join The PREMIER THERAPY Team As Our Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) in Akron, Ohio!

Are you passionate about helping others regain their independence and improve their quality of life? At PREMIER THERAPY, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our residents in skilled nursing facilities. We are seeking motivated Occupational Therapists like you to join our team and make a lasting impact.

Why PREMIER THERAPY? We offer:

Excellent Benefits:* Enjoy comprehensive benefits for full-time employees working 32 hours or more per week, including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, STD/LTD, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.

Plus, access our unique perks like a College Tuition Rewards Program, Pet Insurance, Bereavement Services, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs, ID Protection, and Will and Legal Services. 401(k) participation after 90 days with generous company match after one year (401k also for PRNs)!

Paid Time Off*: Start with 20 days per year in your first year, with more days added as your tenure grows-rewarding your dedication and commitment!

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a rewarding salary that appreciates your contributions.

Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a work-life balance with flexible scheduling options that fit your lifestyle.

Meaningful Work: Empower residents to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives through personalized therapy plans.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals who share your commitment to excellence.

Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to advance your skills!

Resident-Centered Care: Be part of a compassionate team that puts the well-being of residents first.

*conditions apply

Text/call Wendy Markham at 724-683-5134 today!

Embrace the Difference!

PREMIER THERAPY is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional occupational therapy care to residents in skilled nursing facilities to help them regain independence. Develop and implement personalized therapy plans to improve residents' quality of life.

Requirements

Must be a motivated Occupational Therapist (OTR) capable of working in a collaborative healthcare environment. Ability to empower residents to achieve their goals through compassionate, resident-centered care.

Key Skills

Patient CarePersonalized Therapy PlanningRehabilitation

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, 10% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 32 employers

20
<$115k
7
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
7
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Occupational TherapistContract

Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#2

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health

$70-$75/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Canton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$175k
Typical market rent
$1,096/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Canton-Massillon, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Premier Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
STD/LTD
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
College Tuition Rewards Program
Pet Insurance
Bereavement Services