Local Contract Occupational Therapist at Hunter Recruiting

Job DescriptionHunter Recruiting is seeking a local contract Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Akron, Ohio.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Occupational TherapistDiscipline: TherapyStart Date: 12/29/2025Duration: 26 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: Local ContractOT - OUTPATIENT - Akron, OH Full time, M-F, and can be scheduled between the hours of 7:30am-6:00pm The Occupational Therapist utilizes professional knowledge and behaviors to evaluate/assess and treat patients with a variety of physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities Responsibilities:1. Utilizes professional knowledge and behaviors to evaluate, assess and treat patients with a variety of physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities.2. Communicates effectively with patient, family members, and team members as needed.3. Performs appropriate and necessary documentation and patient/family education.4. Supervises COTA/L, volunteer, or student per OT regulations.5. Other duties as required.Other information:Technical Expertise1. Experience in occupational therapy is required.2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.Education and Experience1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required; Master’s degree is preferred.2. Certification: Certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and current Ohio state licensure is required.3. Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred. OT - OUTPATIENT - Akron, OHFull time, M-F, and can be scheduled between the hours of 7:30am-6:00pmThe Occupational Therapist utilizes professional knowledge and behaviors to evaluate/assess and treat patients with a variety of physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilitiesResponsibilities:1. Utilizes professional knowledge and behaviors to evaluate, assess and treat patients with a variety of physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities.2. Communicates effectively with patient, family members, and team members as needed.3. Performs appropriate and necessary documentation and patient/family education.4. Supervises COTA/L, volunteer, or student per OT regulations.5. Other duties as required.Other information:Technical Expertise1. Experience in occupational therapy is required.2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.Education and Experience1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required; Master’s degree is preferred.2. Certification: Certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and current Ohio state licensure is required.3. Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.About Hunter RecruitingFounded in 2006, Hunter Recruiting is a national technical staffing leader.Hunter helps qualified job seekers find employers throughout the UnitedStates. Hunter Recruiting provides job placement for professionals intechnical fields and executive positions with Fortune 1000 employers.BenefitsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefits