Occupational Therapist

CHS Career Site; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for an acute care setting in Naples, FL. The role emphasizes evaluating, planning, and administering therapeutic interventions to help patients perform daily living and work activities as prescribed by a physician, with ongoing progress reassessment and thorough documentation.

The position requires 1–3 years of OT experience (hospital/rehab preferred), strong communication, collaboration with the care team, and leadership in student

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of clinical OT experience required.
• Hospitals or rehabilitation facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and document findings.
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans.
• Provide safe, effective OT interventions with session documentation.
• Regularly reassess progress and update plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and rehab staff for coordinated care.
• Mentor new staff and OT students.
• Ensure accurate billing documentation.

Skills

Clinical communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

OT License

BCLS Certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Occupational Therapist Acute Care

Our Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment
• 401(k) with match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off PTO

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?!?

• Thrive in a Fun, Supportive Culture - Join a tight-knit team of passionate therapists who genuinely love coming to work every day.
• Live & Work in Paradise - Enjoy the unmatched Naples lifestyle, featuring pristine beaches, vibrant community life, and year-round sunshine.
• Stability & Growth at Physicians Regional - Secure a premier full-time role with a leading healthcare network that invests in your professional development.

Shift

• Full-Time
• Days

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
• Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
• Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
• Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
• Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
• Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist - Registered issued by the state regulatory board required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required