Pays $70k-$85k — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$87k (85 jobs) · Above average in Occupational Therapy for work-life (6.4/10, vs 8,708 in this specialty)
About the Role
Center-based pediatric OT for autism. M-F 8:15am-4:45pm, no travel. $70K-$85K. Gahanna, OH.
Join Bierman Autism Centers as a Occupational Therapist – Autism Center, M-F, No Travel in Gahanna, Ohio, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $70K - $85K
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Flexible Discretionary Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 401k
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- HSAs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers weekends off, day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Bierman Autism Centers in Gahanna, Ohio, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide center-based therapy for children with autism and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create and monitor treatment plans. Responsibilities also include conducting assessments, training team members and families, and maintaining accurate data for client progress.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, NBCOT certification, and current state licensure. The role requires physical stamina to perform tasks like lifting, chasing, and maintaining various postures, as well as proficiency in MacOS and clinical data platforms.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 32% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) at Bierman Autism Centers 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 8,708 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
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