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Canal Winchester, Ohio

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$57-$63/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • License reimbursement
  • Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist, you will be meeting with several patients in a day, discussing their treatment needs and ultimate goals, and crafting customized, comprehensive therapy plans for them.

You will also work closely with other school members of their health team to arrange follow-up care, help educate patients on lifestyle changes they may need, and provide a positive, affirming presence in their lives.

The ideal candidate has a compassionate style of care, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is comfortable handling multiple different cases at a time.

Responsibilities

Screenings and Evaluations: Assess students referred for challenges with fine motor control, handwriting, sensory processing, visual-motor skills, or self-regulation.

Direct and Indirect Interventions: Work directly with students or provide small-group sessions to build functional skills like pencil grasp, cutting, using classroom tools, and managing personal care.

IEP and Plan Development: Write and implement goals for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 plans, or early intervention programs.

Environmental and Workspace Modifications: Adapt classroom layouts, seating arrangements, lighting, or daily schedules to remove physical and sensory barriers.

Assistive Technology and Equipment: Recommend, fit, and train students and staff on specialized tools, alternative keyboards, pencil grips, or mobility aids.

Teacher and Staff Collaboration: Educate general and special education teachers, aides, and administrators on sensory diets, inclusion strategies, and behavioral regulation.

Transition Planning: Assist older students with life skills, vocational preparation, locker management, and shifting to post-school work or community settings.

Qualifications

  • Must hold the required Ohio state license for occupational therapy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • The ability to stay positive and compassionate over a long period of time with students

Website

everyspecialchild.com

Direct Reach Out to the Hiring Team

  • Sam Mahmood (Talent Acquisition Specialist)
  • Cell Phone # +1 (323) 203-1494
  • Email: S.mahmood@everyspecialchild.com

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentClassroom modificationCommunication skillsLife skills trainingDocumentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 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, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$119k–$131kOccupational Therapy median $90k (middle half $87k–$106k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$134k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Ohio402 active9,123 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Occupational Therapist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 11% offer loan repayment429 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 20 employers
8
<$95k
15
$95k-110k
2
$110k-125k
1
$130k
3
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

Pivot Home Health · Aurora, Colorado

$50k-$170k
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
+ 27 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 9,225 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
License reimbursement

Living in Canal Winchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$380k
Typical market rent
$2,158/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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