Occupational Therapist / OT

BrightSpring Health Services; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid per hour

Travel and mileage reimbursement

Educational programs

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist in Miami, Florida. This role allows you to make a significant impact by providing functional rehabilitation in clients’ real-life environments, such as their homes and communities. The position offers flexible scheduling, travel reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, relevant licensure, and a minimum of one year of experience. Join a collaborative team committed to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current CPR certification.
• Health screen or examination may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans and attend staffing meetings.
• Provide referral and educational resources.
• Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team.
• Ensure collaboration and coordination of care.

Skills

Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program:

• We are looking for an experienced OT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens—at home, school, work, or the community.
• You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real-life experiences such as cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace.
• You thrive in an autonomous setting and value being part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists.

What you will receive:

• Flexible schedule created by you
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• Driving, travel, and mileage reimbursement
• Educational programs
• Growth and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
• Regularly re‑assess the effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and educational resources
• Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members
• Communicate with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care, and enhance patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist in the state where practicing
• Current CPR certification
• A minimum of one year’s work experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; movements may involve lifting up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and frequent positioning
• Health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on policy and regulations, to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations