Occupational Therapist OT

Jacksonville-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcar; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to assess residents, plan treatment, and monitor progress within an accredited OT program framework.

The role requires NBCOT exam eligibility or certification and state license to practice, plus strong communication with residents and families; ongoing professional development is encouraged. You will document progress and collaborate with management to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate must have completed an accredited OT program and be eligible for NBCOT.
• State licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapist is required or eligible.
• Ability to communicate progress to residents and families clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' needs and matches services; meets regularly to review progress.
• Reports progress to management and families and discusses plans.
• Repeats evaluations to measure progress according to guidelines.
• Keeps current with literature and attends seminars to update skills.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal and written communication

Background check clearance

Education

Graduated from accredited OT program

NBCOT exam eligibility / eligible to take it

State license eligibility or licensed OT

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OT, HAVE TAKEN THE NBCOT EXAM OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assesses the needs of residents with occupational therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress.
• Reports progress to management and family members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss.
• Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.
• Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.
• Must be able to pass level 2 fingerprinting with an Eligible status. Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025). https://info.flclearinghouse.com