Inpatient Occupational Therapist

INPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AT MAIN CAMPUS

Occupations are the familiar and meaningful activities that people do every day. Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) helps children learn skills and participate in activities for successful, independent daily living. OT at Cincinnati Children's makes it possible for children, adolescents and young adults with injuries, physical challenges or developmental disabilities to engage in normal daily life to the greatest extent possible.

For children, OT focuses on developing specific life skills. Through specific exercises and task-related activities, occupational therapists help kids learn or regain these critical skills. When skill and strength cannot be developed or improved, we work with your child and family in developing creative alternatives to achieve goals.

Our occupational therapists work with physical therapists and other specialists to create a customized program which addresses your child's unique needs. The therapy process includes an initial evaluation, during which we assess your child's current level of function. After the evaluation, the occupational therapist will create a treatment plan that may include:

Fine motor skills

Oral motor function and feeding skills

Activities of daily living

Cognition

Visual perception

Sensory integration

Aquatic (pool) therapy

Instructions for home exercise programs

Recommendations/training in the use of wheelchairs and other equipment that helps replace lost function

Recommendations on how to adapt the home and school environment

Guidance for family members about safe and effective methods of caring for their child

About the Job

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Day shift.

Units: Will serve all Inpatient Units as needed.

Location: Main Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati OH 45229

Schedule: Weekday schedule with rotating weekends and holidays

Schedule will be Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday based on rotation.

Weekend differential is $5.00 per hour on qualified applicable hours.

Education and Experience:

Master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program required.

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required.

State of Ohio license required.

3+ years of inpatient rehab/acute care experience strongly preferred.

Primary Location Burnet Campus

Schedule Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Department Inpatient OTPT

Employee Status Regular

FTE 1

Weekly Hours 40

• Expected Starting Pay Range *Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $74, $94,744.00

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

Physical and mental health wellness programs

Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

Consistently certified as great place to work

A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability