Occupational Therapist - Full-time, Days, Jay Hospital

Baptist Health Care; Jay (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Jay, FL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess, plan, and implement rehabilitation programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, and restore function for patients. The role requires strong communication, documentation, teamwork with the clinical staff, supervision of students after one year, and patient education to engage families in home activities.

Full-time, day shifts position with on-site work at Jay Hospital, offering the chance to contribute to a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Florida OT license upon hire.
• BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations of assigned patients according to standards.
• Plans and provides treatment per established standards.
• Coordinates patient care with the clinical team.
• Documents services per department standards.
• Monitors treatment activities of staff and aides.
• Supervises students after one year of experience.
• Completes stat sheets and charge slips accurately by shift end.
• Assists in other duties to support department needs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Documentation

Motivate others

Education

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Full-time, Days, Jay Hospital

Jay, FL, United States

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist assesses plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Through the use of physical and functional assessments, level of dysfunction is identified; plan of care is determined and documented. This position implements care plan through the use of evidence based modalities and skilled interventions to increase patients' ability to achieve mutually established functional goals. The occupational therapist educates the patient/caregivers in treatment and care to engage patient in being an active participant in continuing activities at home. This position monitors and evaluates outcomes related to the assessment and plan of care.

Responsibilities

Completes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and practice.

Plans and provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.

Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.

Completes all required documentation of services per department standards.

Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in Occupational therapy.

Monitors the treatment activities of COTA's and aides.

Supervises students after one year of experience.

Is responsible for legibly and accurately completing stat sheets and charge slip for each patient seen by the end of their work shift.

Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.

May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy Required or

Master's Degree Occupational Therapy Required

Licenses and Certifications

Occupational Therapist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required

BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Excellent communication and people skills

Knowledge of industry best practices and guidelines

Excellent organizational skills required.

Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

Maintain current knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to motivate others.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Job Info

• Job Identification 10723
• Job Category Clinical Professional
• Posting Date 08/19/2026, 05:30 PM
• Locations 14114 Alabama St, Jay, FL, 32565, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• FTE 1.0 FT