Occupational Therapist

HiredFirst; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is opening a 90-bed acute care facility in Gainesville, FL, in Spring 2026, and is looking for an Occupational Therapist. The role involves evaluating patients and creating individualized therapy plans in collaboration with a care team, aimed at promoting recovery and quality of life.

The ideal candidate should be a licensed Occupational Therapist and a vocational school graduate, with a preference for those with experience. New graduates are encouraged to apply. The position requires rotating weekends, with core hours from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Occupational Therapist experience preferred; new graduates welcome to apply.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate each patient's functional abilities and develop individualized therapy plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions aimed at promoting healing and independence.
• Maintain thorough, timely documentation throughout patient treatment.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Vocational School Graduate

State Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

A new 90-bed acute care facility opening Spring 2026 in Gainesville, FL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its team, which includes a dedicated 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit and comprehensive emergency and surgical services.

The role

Working alongside physicians and an interdisciplinary care team, the Occupational Therapist evaluates each patient's functional abilities and develops individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific goals and needs. The therapist delivers skilled, evidence-based interventions aimed at promoting healing, independence, and quality of life, while monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans as the patient's condition evolves. Thorough, timely documentation is maintained throughout to reflect patient outcomes, and patients and families are educated to build confidence and active engagement in the recovery process. The role also involves collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to support safe, seamless transitions of care, and may include providing guidance to therapy assistants or students.

What we’re looking for

• Vocational School Graduate required
• State Licensed Occupational Therapist required
• 1+ years of Occupational Therapist experience preferred; new graduates welcome to apply
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Schedule

Days with rotating weekends; core hours are 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with schedules staggered based on hospital needs.