OT Jobs in Ottumwa, IA

An Occupational Therapist (OT) plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by helping individuals of all ages to regain, develop, or maintain the skills they need to perform daily tasks, after being affected by physical, mental or emotional challenges. This includes working with children with disabilities to participate in school and social situations, helping people recover from injury, or providing support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. OTs develop treatment plans and therapeutic interventions tailored to their client's individual needs and goals, enabling them to live independently and enjoy a better quality of life.

Important skills for an OT include strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, creativity, and a deep understanding of the physical and psychological aspects of illness and injury. They should have a master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy, and be licensed to practice, which involves passing the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Prior to becoming an OT, a person may work as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), a physical therapy aide, or a rehabilitation aide.

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Remote Mental Health Therapist

  • Eddyville, IA (15 miles from Ottumwa, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Eddyville, IA (15 miles from Ottumwa, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled licensed mental health therapists to join our expanding...

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Occupational Therapist

  • Sigourney, IA (23 miles from Ottumwa, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sigourney, IA (23 miles from Ottumwa, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Be the Occupational Therapist You've Always Aspired to Be Your impactful journey involves: Providing direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy....

Travel Allied-Occupational Therapist, Other

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 16 hours ago

Occupational Therapist Join our team as an Occupational Therapist, where you will help individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life through customized therapeutic programs....

Occupational Therapist

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 16 hours ago

THE POSITION: Helps occupational therapy clients by providing rehabilitative services, under the direction of occupational therapists, to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments...

Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapist

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 8 hours ago

We are seeking a Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Ottumwa Iowa. At TotalMed, our aim is to be the last company you ever work with....

Occupational Therapist - Full Time

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 1 day ago

Summary Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments....

Occupational Therapist - PRN

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 1 day ago

Summary Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments....

Core Medical Group is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Ottumwa, Iowa....

Reliable Nurse Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Ottumwa, Iowa....

Travel Allied - Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 2 days ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Occupational Therapist Shift : Days / 8a-5p, 85, 40 hrs/week, M-F Length : 13 weeks Requirements : IA license 1 Year of Experience BLS Charting System: PointClickCare...

Occupational Therapist

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 3 days ago

Description: As an Occupational Therapist, you'll help patients live their life to the fullest while living with, injury, illness, or disability....

Clinical Occupational Therapist - COT

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 6 days ago

Clinical Occupational Therapist Advance Your Career as a Registered Occupational Therapist in Ottumwa, Iowa Imagine starting each day knowing your work as a Registered Occupational Therapist (ROT) in...

Job Number Job Number 894689 Description Occupational Therapist (OT) Location: Ottumwa, IA Start Date: 05/12/2025 Shift: 5x8 Days Setting: Please contact for Setting details Apply online or contact...

Travel Occupational Therapist (775371)

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 7 days ago

Travel - Occupational Therapist Weekly Gross Pay: $1610 - $1810 Location: Ottumwa, IA, United States Start date: 05-12-2025 Assignment length: 13 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous...

Occupational Therapist (OT) Location: Ottumwa, IA Start Date: 05/12/2025 Shift: 5x8 Days Setting: Please contact for Setting details Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this great...

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Salary for OT Jobs in Ottumwa, IA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for OT positions.



Highest Education Level

OTs in Ottumwa, IA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.7%
Bachelor's Degree
29.1%
Associate's Degree
9.4%
Doctorate Degree
8.8%
High School or GED
2.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.0%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by OTs in Ottumwa, IA
Less than 1 year
54.5%
None
27.3%
1-2 years
9.1%
2-4 years
9.1%