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, Education, and Automotive, with employers like HealthPRO Heritage, Ivy Rehab Network, and Optum hiring at this level now.
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State of Location:
Virginia
Position Summary:
As a school-based outpatient clinician, you will have the chance to provide services within the school system as prescribed by a physician. Our teammates are dedicated to the treatment and exceptional care of all patients. Clinicians will perform annual school screenings, conduct and review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education and intervention plans to achieve annual IEP goals. Families are encouraged to be involved in their child’s treatment and are coached through plans of care based on daily routines. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise. Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Private School-based Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN
$45ph
Full Benefits in Your First 30 Days:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k with company matching contribution
- Disability & life insurance
- Pet insurance discounts for your fur babies
- Paid parental leave and maternity leave
- Gym and wellness discounts
- Free mental health + financial services
- Annual CEU allowance + paid CEU days annually
- Generous PTO Program & 6 paid holidays annually
This position is also eligible for: Bonus + Sign On Bonus OR Tuition Reimbursement
At Ivy Rehab for Kids, you are not just an employee - you are a valued teammate!
We are seeking an outpatient pediatric therapist, who is a big kid at heart, to join our dedicated team at Ivy Rehab. Let’s come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.
Why Choose Ivy?
- Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
- Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
- Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
- Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Bi-weekly productivity bonuses, generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options, sign-on bonus, or relocation assistance.
- Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
- Intelligent Documentation: With the utilization of ScribeIQ (an AI documentation tool), clinicians can expect a significant reduction in their normal documentation time, allowing them to spend more time with patients and keeping their work AT work.
Commitment to Clinical Excellence:
We take pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of our clinicians. How will Ivy Rehab invest in you?
- Exceptional Support: Many opportunities for mentorship and peer-to-peer learning. Professional Education Planning (PEP) using specialization road maps.
- Limitless CEU Learning: Live and on-demand subscriptions, free course seats, generous discounts, and annual CEU reimbursement. Multiple in-house hosted courses offered for our pediatric and orthopedic clinicians.
- Growth & Development: Reward and recognition for skill development and professional accomplishments through our Clinical Career Ladder. Multiple leadership programs to provide the tools necessary for career growth.
- Residency Programs: Build your expertise and specialization with multiple program options including pediatric-focused residencies for PT, OT, and SLP. Learn more here!
- Partnership Opportunity: Industry leading De Novo equity partnership model. Fully supported and backed by Ivy, open your own clinic(s) in your local community!
- Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.
At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.
Position Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current or pending licensure as an Occupational Therapist within the respective state.
- Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.
The compensation range listed reflects the good faith estimate of pay this organization reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. This range applies to the base salary or hourly rate only and does not include bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation that may be offered.
We do not inquire about salary history as part of our hiring process.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
State of Location:
Virginia
Position Summary:
As a school-based outpatient clinician, you will have the chance to provide services within the school system as prescribed by a physician. Our teammates are dedicated to the treatment and exceptional care of all patients. Clinicians will perform annual school screenings, conduct and review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education and intervention plans to achieve annual IEP goals. Families are encouraged to be involved in their child’s treatment and are coached through plans of care based on daily routines. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise. Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Private School-based Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN
$45ph
Full Benefits in Your First 30 Days:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k with company matching contribution
- Disability & life insurance
- Pet insurance discounts for your fur babies
- Paid parental leave and maternity leave
- Gym and wellness discounts
- Free mental health + financial services
- Annual CEU allowance + paid CEU days annually
- Generous PTO Program & 6 paid holidays annually
This position is also eligible for: Bonus + Sign On Bonus OR Tuition Reimbursement
At Ivy Rehab for Kids, you are not just an employee - you are a valued teammate!
We are seeking an outpatient pediatric therapist, who is a big kid at heart, to join our dedicated team at Ivy Rehab. Let’s come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.
Why Choose Ivy?
- Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
- Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
- Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
- Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Bi-weekly productivity bonuses, generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options, sign-on bonus, or relocation assistance.
- Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
- Intelligent Documentation: With the utilization of ScribeIQ (an AI documentation tool), clinicians can expect a significant reduction in their normal documentation time, allowing them to spend more time with patients and keeping their work AT work.
Commitment to Clinical Excellence:
We take pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of our clinicians. How will Ivy Rehab invest in you?
- Exceptional Support: Many opportunities for mentorship and peer-to-peer learning. Professional Education Planning (PEP) using specialization road maps.
- Limitless CEU Learning: Live and on-demand subscriptions, free course seats, generous discounts, and annual CEU reimbursement. Multiple in-house hosted courses offered for our pediatric and orthopedic clinicians.
- Growth & Development: Reward and recognition for skill development and professional accomplishments through our Clinical Career Ladder. Multiple leadership programs to provide the tools necessary for career growth.
- Residency Programs: Build your expertise and specialization with multiple program options including pediatric-focused residencies for PT, OT, and SLP. Learn more here!
- Partnership Opportunity: Industry leading De Novo equity partnership model. Fully supported and backed by Ivy, open your own clinic(s) in your local community!
- Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.
At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.
Position Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current or pending licensure as an Occupational Therapist within the respective state.
- Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.
The compensation range listed reflects the good faith estimate of pay this organization reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. This range applies to the base salary or hourly rate only and does not include bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation that may be offered.
We do not inquire about salary history as part of our hiring process.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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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 HealthPRO Heritage, Ivy Rehab Network, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 3% of entry level occupational therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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, Education, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.