Entry Level OT Jobs
New grad ot jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong clinical internship or fieldwork placement can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Agriculture & Farming, and Technology & Software, with employers like HealthPRO Heritage, Riverview, LLP, and PruittHealth hiring at this level now.
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Provides occupational therapy assessment and treatment using advanced clinical skills in a specialty area of occupational therapy for patients referred to non-contracted and contracted facilities of the Rehabilitation Institute. Serves as a clinical resource for other staff members. May have an individual agreement with an academic institution for instructional services. Participates in research conducted within the Rehabilitation Institute.
This is a 7 am to 3:30 pm position that participates in a late shift rotation.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain documentation for all occupational therapy services, including assessments, follow-ups, and discharge summaries.
- Co-sign occupational therapy assistant documentation biweekly.
- Communicate patient's status to referring physicians and healthcare team members.
- Complete charge and statistical information to reflect services rendered.
- Schedule patients to meet productivity standards while ensuring quality care.
- Provide verbal/written home instructions to patients and/or family members.
- Supervise clinical education programs for students from various universities.
- Maintain professional license through continuing education and professional development.
- Perform and supervise occupational therapy assessments, treatments, and plan adjustments.
- Participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs
- Graduate of an accredited program approved by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.
- Inpatient experience, ideally in an acute care setting, preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Active license in practicing state required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Act 34
- OAPSA
- Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Provides occupational therapy assessment and treatment using advanced clinical skills in a specialty area of occupational therapy for patients referred to non-contracted and contracted facilities of the Rehabilitation Institute. Serves as a clinical resource for other staff members. May have an individual agreement with an academic institution for instructional services. Participates in research conducted within the Rehabilitation Institute.
This is a 7 am to 3:30 pm position that participates in a late shift rotation.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain documentation for all occupational therapy services, including assessments, follow-ups, and discharge summaries.
- Co-sign occupational therapy assistant documentation biweekly.
- Communicate patient's status to referring physicians and healthcare team members.
- Complete charge and statistical information to reflect services rendered.
- Schedule patients to meet productivity standards while ensuring quality care.
- Provide verbal/written home instructions to patients and/or family members.
- Supervise clinical education programs for students from various universities.
- Maintain professional license through continuing education and professional development.
- Perform and supervise occupational therapy assessments, treatments, and plan adjustments.
- Participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs
- Graduate of an accredited program approved by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.
- Inpatient experience, ideally in an acute care setting, preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Active license in practicing state required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Act 34
- OAPSA
- Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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- Technology & Software4
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Entry Level OT Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level ot job?
Focus on completing your fieldwork hours, obtaining your license or passing the NBCOT exam, and highlighting any clinical rotations or internships on your resume. Employers hiring at the entry level prioritize hands-on patient care experience and soft skills like adaptability and communication. Tailoring your application to the specific setting, whether pediatrics, acute care, or outpatient, gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level ots?
Companies hiring entry level ots right now include HealthPRO Heritage, Riverview, LLP, and PruittHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring covers healthcare systems, rehabilitation centers, school districts, and home health agencies that regularly onboard new graduates and junior clinicians.
Are there remote entry level ot jobs?
Yes, though most entry level ot roles involve in-person patient care. About 2% of entry level ot openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and these tend to be in telehealth, care coordination, or early intervention settings where virtual delivery is established practice.
Are these new grad ot jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior ot roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised fieldwork or clinical internships toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of independent work history. Look for language like "new grads encouraged" or "CFY candidates welcome".
Which industries hire the most entry level ots?
Entry level ot roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Agriculture & Farming, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they have steady patient volume, structured mentorship programs, and ongoing demand for newly licensed clinicians across a range of practice settings.