Healthcare, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation

West Branch, United States | Posted on 07/18/2026

• Position Name: Occupational Therapist I
• Specialty: Occupational Therapy (Acute Care & Outpatient)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay Rate:
  Starting at $32.00/hour (Higher compensation based on experience)
• Sign-On Bonus:
  Up to $14,000 (2-year commitment required)
• Primary Practice Areas: Acute Care and Outpatient
• Shift: Days (Based on department needs)

• New graduates are welcome to apply
• One (1) year of Occupational Therapy experience –
  Highly Preferred
• Ability to independently evaluate, develop, and implement patient treatment plans
• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), therapy aides, and students
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques, adaptive equipment, and patient education

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy –
  Required
• Active Occupational Therapist (OTR) License –
  Required
• NBCOT Certification –
  Required
• BLS Certification –
  Highly Preferred (within one month of hire)
• AOTA Membership –
  Preferred

• Evaluate patients using standardized and clinical assessment techniques to determine functional limitations and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, patient goals, and clinical findings.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions to improve functional independence and quality of life.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, and safety recommendations.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, therapy aides, and students in accordance with professional standards and regulations.
• Document patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and assist patients in obtaining necessary medical devices.
• Participate in case management, interdisciplinary meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and program development.
• Promote occupational therapy services through patient education and community outreach.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, infection prevention standards, and organizational policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Competitive Compensation
• Up to $14,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing Education & Professional Development Opportunities

If you're an experienced Occupational Therapist or a new graduate looking to begin your career in Acute Care and Outpatient Rehabilitation
, we'd love to hear from you.