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OT Students
EARN UP TO $30,000 TOWARD YOUR STUDENT LOANS¹
Apply now to the Valley Health Student Loan Repayment Program to receive up to $30,000 in student loan repayments that start once you join.¹
Apply Now$30,000
Toward Your Student Loans¹
Monthly
Paid Directly to Your Lender¹
3 Years
Repayment Benefit Period
$0
Clawback If You Leave¹,²
No catch, no clawbacks. Read the Clasp Student Bill of Rights
About Valley Health
Valley Health is a mission-driven health system based in Winchester, Virginia, recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing health systems for excellence in patient care, workplace culture, and clinical outcomes. As the largest employer in the region, Valley Health offers long-term stability and room to grow — all while living and working in the Shenandoah Valley.
What You'll Do as an Occupational Therapist
- Evaluate patients referred by physicians and determine skilled, medically necessary occupational therapy needs.
- Develop and deliver treatment plans that improve safety, mobility, and functional independence across the rehab process.
- Collaborate as an active member of the interdisciplinary care team and help guide patient progression through the continuum of care.
- Document care, billing, and outcomes in compliance with licensure and organizational guidelines while delivering timely, efficient services.
- Continue building clinical expertise through education, mentorship, and participation in program development and process improvement.
Change lives. Starting with yours.
Visit the Valley Health Careers PageWhy Occupational Therapists Choose Valley Health
Growth That Goes Somewhere
Gain exposure to diverse clinical settings — from acute and inpatient rehab to outpatient specialty care — allowing you to grow your skills and shape your career path.
Mission-Driven, Collaborative Care
Practice in a mission-driven health system that prioritizes high-quality, patient-centered care — as part of a supportive care team where therapists’ input directly influences patient progression.
Compensation & Other Benefits
Competitive pay plus relocation assistance for eligible candidates, a zero-deductible health plan, dental and vision, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement savings match, and wellness perks like an Employee Assistance Program and Healthy U incentives.
Life in the Shenandoah Valley
Build your career with the largest employer in the region, offering long-term stability and advancement opportunities — combined with a strong quality of life.
Work with Us
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How It Works
Pursuing your OT degree? Match with Valley Health now, and we'll start repaying your student loans after hire.¹
1
Start Your Application
Apply through the Clasp platform to join the Valley Health Student Loan Repayment Program. This is an application to the program, not an application for a job.
2
Program Selection
Your application is reviewed for eligibility and program selection. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.
3
Sync Your Loans
Sync up to $30,000 of your eligible student loans directly on the Clasp platform, to be paid out over 3 years of employment on a monthly basis.¹
4
Launch Your Career
Acceptance into the program is not an offer of employment. Go through Valley Health's hiring process for an eligible Occupational Therapist role after graduation, then watch the monthly loan repayments roll in on top of your salary.¹
How to Apply
Applying to the loan repayment program is simple and shouldn't take more than a few minutes. Here's what you do:
- Answer a few questions to see if you're eligible.
- Create your online account to track your application.
That’s it! Once you submit your application, Valley Health will review it and communicate next steps.
Note: Program selection is not guaranteed and is determined by Valley Health, not Clasp.
Apply NowNote: This application is not an application for a loan, credit, or any other form of financing. If selected and enrolled, you will receive information on how to sync your eligible student loan(s) for repayment and/or receive information about additional financing opportunities.
Who Can Apply?
If you're a current student within two years of graduating from an Occupational Therapy degree program approved by Valley Health, and plan to begin employment at Valley Health after graduation, you're eligible to apply. Selection is not guaranteed. You could qualify if:
Check Your Eligibility
To be eligible for the Valley Health Student Loan Repayment Program, you must meet and continue to meet all of the following criteria:
- You must be enrolled in an “Eligible Degree Program” or other agreed upon degree resulting in an ability to work as an Occupational Therapist and offered by an educational institution approved by Valley Health.
- You are scheduled to graduate within 24 months.
- You will maintain satisfactory academic standing in your Eligible Degree Program, as determined by your Eligible Educational Institution.
- You are eligible for and successfully obtain licensure as an OT prior to commencing your employment with Valley Health and you maintain such licensure during your employment.
- You are in compliance with and, throughout your employment with Valley Health, continue to maintain full compliance with all Valley Health policies and procedures, as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of Valley Health.
- You are eligible for and are able to obtain an eligible Educational Loan as made available by the U.S. Department of Education or a private lender serviced by one of the loan servicers supported by Clasp’s loan repayment platform.
- If applicable, you have created your online account with your loan servicer.
MORE QUESTIONS?
Reach out to scholars@clasp.com to learn more, or review the Frequently Asked Questions below!
Contact UsFAQs
¹ If qualified, selected, and employed by Valley Health for 3 years of employment, Valley Health will pay back up to $30,000 toward your eligible, synced student loans in installments via the Clasp platform.
In case of voluntary employment termination or termination with cause, failure to meet the terms of your educational loan repayment agreement, or in the event you choose to leave the program at any time, you are responsible to pay any remaining outstanding amount. You are personally responsible for the financial obligations under your loan agreement(s). Any agreement between you and your employer is entirely separate from your loan obligation(s) and will not in any way offset your obligations to your lender unless payments are made by you or any other party on your behalf.
² You may be subject to income tax for some or all of the loan payments made by Valley Health on your behalf. You should consult with a tax professional if you have any questions regarding tax consequences of the Valley Health Student Loan Repayment Program.
Information valid as of October 8, 2026.