Entry Level Occupational Therapist Jobs

New grad occupational therapist jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to their first clinical roles, where strong internship work or fieldwork placements can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like FOX Rehabilitation, Optum, and HealthPRO Heritage hiring at this level now.

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Open roles1,889+
Top stateTexas
Top employerFOX Rehabilitation
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type96% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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FOX Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist - Summit, NJ
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FOX Rehabilitation
New 1m ago
Occupational Therapist - Summit, NJ
FOX Rehabilitation
Summit, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$70k - $95k/yr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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FOX Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist - Springfield, NJ
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FOX Rehabilitation
New 1m ago
Occupational Therapist - Springfield, NJ
FOX Rehabilitation
Springfield, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$70k - $95k/yr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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FOX Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist - Knoxville, TN
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FOX Rehabilitation
New 1m ago
Occupational Therapist - Knoxville, TN
FOX Rehabilitation
Knoxville, Tennessee
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$60k - $95k/yr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Atrium Health
Occupational Therapist - Acute Care, Carolinas Medical Center, Full-time
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Atrium Health
New 1m ago
Occupational Therapist - Acute Care, Carolinas Medical Center, Full-time
Atrium Health
Charlotte, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$35 - $53/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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OSF HealthCare
Occupational Therapist
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OSF HealthCare
New 1m ago
Occupational Therapist
OSF HealthCare
Escanaba, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$39 - $46/hr
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Entry Level Occupational Therapist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • FOX Rehabilitation
    FOX Rehabilitation242
  • Optum
    Optum100
  • HealthPRO Heritage
    HealthPRO Heritage60
  • CommonSpirit Health
    CommonSpirit Health60
  • Presence
    Presence59

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services1,596
  • Consulting & Professional Services159
  • Non-Profit & Social Services70
  • Education60
  • Insurance19

Entry Level Occupational Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level occupational therapist job?

Employers hiring entry level occupational therapists prioritize candidates who have completed supervised fieldwork hours, hold or are pursuing OTR/L licensure, and can demonstrate hands-on clinical skills from their academic program. A strong reference from a fieldwork supervisor, documentation of patient populations you worked with, and any specialty coursework in pediatrics, geriatrics, or rehabilitation all give new candidates a clear edge during screening.

Which companies hire entry level occupational therapists?

Companies hiring entry level occupational therapists right now include FOX Rehabilitation, Optum, and HealthPRO Heritage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Employers at this level tend to include health systems, rehabilitation networks, school districts, and home health agencies that run structured onboarding programs designed to support new graduates transitioning into independent practice.

Are there remote entry level occupational therapist jobs?

Yes, though most occupational therapist roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 4% of entry level occupational therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with telehealth positions most common in mental health, early intervention, and home health settings where virtual assessments and care coordination are established practice.

Are these new grad occupational therapist jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior occupational therapist roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised fieldwork or clinical rotations toward the experience requirement, or explicitly states that a strong academic record and completed fieldwork hours are sufficient for consideration, without requiring prior independent employment.

Which industries hire the most entry level occupational therapists?

Entry Level occupational therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high patient volumes, maintain dedicated onboarding structures for new clinicians, and face ongoing demand for occupational therapy services across aging, pediatric, and rehabilitation populations.