Occupational Therapist
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join The Ohio State University as a Occupational Therapist – Ohio State University in United States. Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.
Key Responsibilities
- will assess patients and establish plans of care together with the patient and other team members; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques within the scope of the discipline; provide education and support to patients and families; and facilitate continuing care planning.
- provide appropriate care to the patient.
- provide a wide variety of treatment techniques within the scope of the discipline; provide education and sup.
Requirements
- Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy or completion of the AOTA laddering program, with successful completion of the National Registration exam.
- A current license to practice occupational therapy in the State of Ohio.
- Additional Information: Location: East Hospital - Main (0398) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
- A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with The Ohio State University in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Confidential Employer a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Confidential Employer is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Columbus, Ohio.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Rehabilitation services, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, Patient education, Care coordination, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The occupational therapist assesses patients and establishes individualized plans of care within a multidisciplinary team. They provide diverse treatment techniques, educate patients and families, and facilitate continuing care planning.
Benefits package: Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, Paid Time Off, State Retirement Plan, Generous Employer Contributions, 11 Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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