Therapist - Occupational (OT)
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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.
Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 4:30p
48 hours per pay
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, directing, and administering occupational therapy treatments as prescribed by a physician to restore function and prevent disability. This includes ADL training, therapeutic activities, and designing/fabricating adaptive equipment to help patients reach maximum performance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
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, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - Occupational (OT) at Avita Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
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- No weekends
- Includes call
Living in Bucyrus
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $182k
- Median resident rent
- $765/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.