Inpatient OT: Restore Independence & Function

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence after illness, injury, or surgery. You will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized therapy, and coach patients and families on self-management to sustain progress.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care, document outcomes, and stay current with best practices in rehab medicine in a busy inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unencumbered OT license in the practicing state.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on ADLs and functional independence goals.
• Develop and implement individualized OT treatment plans.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and document progress.
• Collaborate with physicians and rehab staff to coordinate care.
• Educate families on strategies to sustain gains after discharge.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OT best practices.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient-centered care

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence after illness, injury, or surgery. You will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized therapy, and coach patients and families on self-management to sustain progress.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care, document outcomes, and stay current with best practices in rehab medicine in a busy inpatient setting.