Occupational Therapist Full Time

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

Description

Position Summary

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital part in helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life following illness, injury, or surgery. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions to address a variety of patient needs. You will also educate patients and their families on self-management techniques to ensure continued progress after discharge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Educating patients on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and mobility.
• Support patient development of functional skills: Strengthening, coordination, balance, and endurance.
• Support patient development of cognitive skills: Memory, attention, problem-solving, and reasoning.
• Pre-vocational or vocational skills: Returning to work or retraining for a new career.
• Recommending appropriate home modifications or assistive devices to ensure a safe and successful transition back home.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other rehab professionals to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each patient.
• Document patient progress and outcomes to measure treatment effectiveness.
• Educate patients and their families on strategies to maintain their improved function at home.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest occupational therapy practices through continuing education.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Licenses or Certifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice professional Occupational Therapy in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required).

Education, Training, and Experience

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (required).
• 2 years of Inpatient Rehabilitation experience (preferred).
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficient in documentation and medical record keeping.
• Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.

Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards

• Promotes a healing environment and utilizes resources for optimum patient outcomes.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
• Reading and comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees
• Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Exalt Health is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.