Occupational Therapist Inpatient
- BLS
How this pay compares
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 $47–$51.25, across 32 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).
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at University Hospitals here: Service Employees International Union at Cleveland, OH (1,700 workers, bargaining a first contract). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland reported 282 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 26,830,377 hours worked: 2.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 11 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.
Medicare rating of Uh Cleveland Medical Center
Medicare gives Uh Cleveland Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Ohio's hospitals average 3.6). 76% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 4% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Ohio hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists Uh Cleveland Medical Center as owned by a non-profit body, and University Hospitals also runs for-profit hospitals, so which entity employs you decides whether the work counts toward PSLF. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
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).
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About the job
Schedule will be Tuesday thru Saturday
A Brief Overview
Organizes and conducts Occupational Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Occupational Therapist directs the patient's participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.
What You Will Do
- Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient’s rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.
- Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.
- Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention.
- Initiates and 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
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload. (Required proficiency)
- Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
- Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)
- Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy (Required)
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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