An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Occupational Therapist - 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:
Occupational Therapist Salary:
$50.00 per hour (casual rate)
Work Life Balance:
Casual as needed- Day shift
Location/Department:
Washington CH, Adena Fayette Therapy 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 Position Summary:
Staff Occupational Therapists are responsible for direct patient care evaluating and treating a variety of individuals based upon setting. The successful candidate will exhibit strong: customer service skills, clinical skills, and patient outcomes. They must practice with high moral and professional standards and be driven toward continuous professional development. Effective time management and teamwork skills are an essential quality that will allow success in contributing to the operation of the Health System. Have responsibilities towards supervision of assistants involved in the care of their patients.
Master's Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses:
BLS - Basic Life Support; Must have passed the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification Exam and obtained Certification; Possess or be eligible for Ohio License as an Occupational Therapist. De-escalation training within 6 months.
Preferred Certifications, Credentials and Licenses:
N/A Required Experience:
N/A Preferred Experience:
1-2 years of prior experience delivering direct patient care to individuals with a variety of deficits, which may include: orthopedic, neurologic, developmental, and cognitive shortfalls. Consideration will be given to new graduates with strong clinical and professional skills. 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
