Occupational Therapist-ARMC(Weekend)Casual
- Weekends
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in Ohio post a median of $47.50 an hour, the middle half $45–$52, across 37 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Ohio earn a median of $47.78 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Licensed in another state?
Ohio issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of an Ohio license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For an Ohio license, apply to the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board (Occupational Therapy Section) for a license by endorsement ($100, by its own page): what Ohio asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Ohio requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board (Occupational Therapy Section).
- Endorsement applicants hold a current, valid OT license in another U.S. state or territory or current NBCOT certification and have never held an Ohio license; they submit an official transcript or the Certification of Entry Level Education Form from an ACOTE-accredited program, NBCOT verification or a score transfer, license verification from every jurisdiction where they hold or held a health care license, the Ohio OT Jurisprudence Exam, and a BCI and FBI background check.
- Staying active: Occupational therapist licenses expire June 30 of odd-numbered years; renewal costs $70 plus a $3.50 eLicense fee and requires 20 hours of continuing education, including one hour of ethics, jurisprudence or cultural competence and one hour of mental health or substance use education (none for the first renewal).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Ohio · Every state's rule
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About the job
Weekend Occupational Therapist – ARMC (Variable) Casual
At Adena Health, our Allied Health professionals are part of close-knit, collaborative teams where your expertise is trusted, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt in real time. These roles are ideal for caregivers who value hands-on patient care, clinical autonomy, and being part of a team where what you do truly matters - not just to the department, but to the community.
Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.
Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.
Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.
Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.
Position Highlights
- Position: Weekend Casual Occupational Therapist
- Salary: $60 Casual Rate
- Work Life Balance: Weekends Casual
- Location/Department: Chillicothe – Rehab
Why Adena?
- Community-centered decision making
- Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Growth-focused culture
- Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes
Does Adena offer growth opportunities?
Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.
Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:
- Emerging leader and leadership development programs
- Tuition assistance and education support
- Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
- Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early
What You’ll Do
Primary Setting: Acute Care Hospital
Secondary Coverage Opportunities: Outpatient Therapy
Adena Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Casual Occupational Therapist to support patient care needs at Adena Regional Medical Center , with a primary focus on consistent weekend coverage in the acute hospital setting.
This casual position is designed for an Occupational Therapist who is interested in flexible scheduling while contributing to an important weekend coverage model for hospitalized patients. The primary need is for Saturday full-day coverage , with Potential Sunday coverage based on patient volume and department needs .
In addition to weekend acute care coverage, there may be opportunities to support weekday staffing needs in both acute care and outpatient therapy settings. Experience in outpatient adult and/or pediatric therapy is a plus, but not required.
Primary Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients in the acute hospital setting, promote functional independence, support discharge planning, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to help patients safely transition to the next level of care.
Responsibilities may include
- Providing occupational therapy evaluations and treatment in the acute care hospital setting
- Supporting weekend therapy coverage, primarily Saturdays and volume-dependent Sundays
- Assessing activities of daily living, functional cognition, safety awareness, mobility-related function, and discharge needs
- Collaborating with nursing, care management, providers, and other therapy disciplines
- Supporting patient-centered discharge recommendations
- Documenting care in accordance with department, regulatory, and billing standards
- Providing weekday support in acute care or outpatient therapy as needed and appropriate
- Potentially covering outpatient adult and/or pediatric therapy needs based on demonstrated competence
Schedule Expectations
This is a casual position with the primary need focused on:
Saturday: Full-day acute care hospital coverage
Sunday: Volume-dependent acute care coverage
Weekdays: Optional/secondary coverage opportunities in acute care and outpatient therapy as needed
Qualifications
- Current Ohio Occupational Therapist license, or eligibility for Ohio licensure
- Acute care experience preferred
- Experience in outpatient adult and/or pediatric therapy is a plus, but not required
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
- Flexibility to support changing department and patient care needs
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is dependable, clinically flexible, comfortable working in the acute hospital environment, and interested in supporting consistent weekend therapy coverage. This role is a strong fit for an Occupational Therapist seeking casual hours with the opportunity to remain engaged across acute and outpatient rehabilitation settings.
Why Caregivers Stay?
- Reliable compensation
- Strong healthcare coverage options
- 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
- PTO that grows with tenure
- Visible leadership impact within a regional health system
Ready to Explore?
If you’re looking for a role where your skills are respected, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact in the community - we’d love to connect.
Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative!
Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
From Adena Health System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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