Occupational Therapist Full Time

Bradenton Rehabilitation Hospital; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradenton Rehabilitation Hospital in Bradenton, FL is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across acute and rehab settings, aiming to maximize independence in daily living and mobility. You will develop treatment plans, deliver therapy, and delegate tasks as appropriate, while ensuring safety and high-quality care.

A current state OT license and BLS certification are required, with inpatient rehab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross.
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan therapy strategies to maximize ADL/IADL function.
• Deliver or delegate OT services to restore independence.
• Promote safety and performance in daily activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Job description

Bradenton Rehabilitation Hospital opened May 2026! Join our team to work in a beautiful new hospital with 60 private patient rooms and 2 rehab therapy gyms with cutting-edge technology.

Position Summary:

Independently evaluates, determines the treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate and rehabilitate acute or prolonged, skill or ability that has not yet is impaired in order to maximize function in the areas of activities of daily living, leisure/recreation, and productivity/work. Addresses dysfunction in psychosocial skills, cognition, and sensorimotor components. Interventions and procedures to promote or enhance safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), education, work, play, leisure, and social participation.

Pay: Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross. Online certification is not acceptable.

Desired Qualifications:

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames

Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
• A competitive wage scale
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

Bradenton Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled