Occupational Therapist Assistant Inpatient Part-Time 24 hours
- Part-time
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Ohio post a median of $35 an hour, the middle half $31.76–$37, across 16 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Ohio earn a median of $30.15 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).
Occupational therapy assistants in Ohio: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood reported 43 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,555,783 hours worked: 3.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 4 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
A Brief Overview
Assists the Occupational Therapist in administering the Occupational Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Occupational Therapist Assistant works with the patients administering selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.
What You Will Do
- Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.
- Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable treatment and prevention.
- Participates in the discharge planning process.
- Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- Other Accredited Program: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assisting program (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Requires treatment skills necessary to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload. (Required proficiency)
- Objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
- Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment. (Required proficiency)
- Able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) licensure (Required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10%
From University Hospitals's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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