Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Inpatient/Outpatient Rehab | Fremont, OH

Contract: 13 weeks | Shift: Day, 5×8-hour (08:00–16:30) | No weekends

This Occupational Therapist position supports both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for an adult and geriatric population. The unit is interdisciplinary, with Physical Therapy collaboration, and manages a moderate daily census with a diverse caseload.

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

Patients present with a range of diagnoses including neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries, respiratory illness, and general deconditioning. Clinical responsibilities span evaluation, plan of care development, cognitive and adaptive equipment assessment, CVA rehabilitation, TBI, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, MS, amputee care, hand injury, and pre-discharge planning. Patient and family education and home exercise program development are core functions of the role.

Schedule & Staffing

• Day shift, Monday–Friday; no weekend or on-call requirements
• Self-scheduling
• Floating to other units or facilities is an expectation

Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapist license (Michigan license required at time of submission; pending Ohio license acceptable)
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience
• Electronic health record experience required
• BLS certification required
• Scrub color: Black
• Locals within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible
• 2 professional references from within the past 24 months required

Additional Details

• Orientation: 8 hours
• First-time travelers welcome
• COVID-19 and flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)