Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient Rehab
Company : Select Medical
Location : Cincinnati, OH, 45207
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Overview
TriHealth Rehabilitation Hospital
*A joint venture with Select Medical & TriHealth*
Cincinnati, Ohio
Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN
2 weekend shifts per month
Pay: $53.00 per hour
Why work for TriHealth Rehab Hospital? We are committed to your growth and success!
Here, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiples traumas.
Responsibilities
Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required.
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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Frequently asked questions
Inpatient rehab OTs focus on intensive recovery for patients with severe injuries or neurological conditions, providing daily hands-on therapies. Outpatient roles generally involve less frequent visits and cater to patients with milder impairments, emphasizing gradual functional improvements and community reintegration.
Ohio mandates state licensure for occupational therapists, which includes passing the NBCOT exam. In Cincinnati, employers often expect current licensure plus BLS certification, ensuring therapists are prepared for emergency care in inpatient rehab environments.
Expertise in neurorehabilitation techniques, patient-centered treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration are highly sought. Therapists adept at brain injury recovery and spinal cord injury interventions tend to stand out in Cincinnati’s rehab job market.
Cincinnati’s healthcare sector has a steady demand for inpatient OTs due to aging populations and rehab needs. While competition exists, specialized skills in neurological and trauma rehab increase hiring prospects significantly.
Select Medical emphasizes professional growth through advanced training and exposure to complex inpatient cases. Their joint venture with TriHealth creates a collaborative environment focused on expanding OT clinical expertise within the Cincinnati rehab community.
Yes, Select Medical incorporates weekend shifts into their inpatient rehab schedules to provide continuous patient care. For OTs, working two weekend shifts monthly helps balance workload while maintaining consistent patient progress.
Occupational Therapists in this role earn approximately $53.00 per hour, reflecting competitive pay for part-time inpatient rehab positions in Cincinnati, especially for PRN shifts that support flexible scheduling.
OTs design individualized programs focusing on restoring daily living skills, cognitive function, and mobility. They continuously adjust interventions based on recovery progress and collaborate with physicians to address complex physical and emotional challenges.
Starting in inpatient rehab can lead to specialized clinical roles, leadership positions, or educational opportunities within Select Medical. Many OTs expand into neurorehabilitation expertise or transition into rehab program management.
Cincinnati’s growing elderly population and regional demand for neurorehab increase patient caseloads. Additionally, local partnerships between healthcare providers promote comprehensive care, often requiring OTs to manage multidisciplinary coordination.