Investigator

Job Description

Investigator

(
260006MO
)

Organization
:

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
Agency Contact Name and Information
:

Morgan Turjanica: Morgan.Turjanica@obm.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
:

Sep 17, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
:

Riffe Tower 16

77 South High Street

16th Floor

Columbus

43215
Primary Location
:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation
:

$28.76/hr-$38.01/hr
Schedule
:

Full-time
Work Hours
:

M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Classified Indicator
:

Classified
Union
:

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill
:

Investigation
Technical Skills
:

Investigation
Professional Skills
:

Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Written Communication

Agency Overview
Mission
The mission of the Ohio OTPTAT Board is to actively promote and protect the health of Ohioans through effective regulation of the professions of occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training, orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics. This is accomplished through primary tasks of regulation:
Establishing and checking requirements for entry into the profession
Adopting administrative rules to increase transparency and create processes for efficient regulation
Investigating complaints and disciplining licensees for violations of the code of ethics
Assuring continued competence of licensees through required continuing education
Job Description
The Investigator plays an important part at the Board. In this role, you will be responsible for:
Conducting investigations of complaints and allegations submitted to the Board, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, victims, and respondents.
Preparing investigative reports.
Maintaining files and records.
Conferring with legal personnel for assistance in documenting and preparing for cases for administrative hearing, other resolutions and/or filing of charges for referral to criminal prosecution.
Testifying if needed during case resolution.
Preparing and presenting investigative reports and evidence to Board members.
Attending board meetings to provide enforcement information to Board members.
Handling telephone inquiries regarding practice questions and laws and rules governing the practice of occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training, orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our
Total Rewards website
! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of
eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (
such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
)

& Optional Deferred Compensation (
Ohio Deferred Compensation
)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
30 months training OR 30 months investigative experience with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description AND valid driver's license.
-OR Completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice or in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file AND 12 months experience conducting investigations AND/OR inspections AND valid driver's license.
-OR 30 months training OR 30 months experience as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description AND valid driver's license.
-OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills:
Investigation
Supplemental Information
Unless required by legislation or union contract, salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code or OCSEA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for. You must clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications throughout your application and in your supplemental question responses.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for. You must clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications throughout your application and in your