Occupational Therapist (OT)

Medical Edge; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Edge Recruitment has an immediate opening for an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Pensacola, FL. The position offers 8-hour day shifts in an acute care setting with a competitive pay rate of $35-$49 per hour.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, active OT/OTR-L licensure, and BLS certification within 30 days of start date; 1+ year experience preferred but new grads are considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• State license as an Occupational Therapist or OT/RL is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• 1+ year experience preferred, but new grads may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop individualized therapy plans with physicians and the care team.
• Deliver skilled, evidence-based interventions to promote healing and independence.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and document outcomes thoroughly and timely.
• Educate patients and families to build understanding and engagement in recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to ensure safe environments and smooth transitions of care.
• Lead by example and support therapy assistants or students while upholding the organization's values.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

State Licensed Occupational Therapist / OTR/L

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Medical Edge Recruitment has an immediate opening for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for a position in Pensacola, FL.

Details

Specialty: Occupational Therapy Location: Pensacola, FL Facility Type: Acute Care Pay Rate: $35-$49 per hour Shift/Hours: 8 hour days

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience preferred, but willing to consider new grads too
• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy REQUIRED
• State Licensed Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR/L) REQUIRED
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life after illness or injury. Guided by our mission to care for and improve human life, you will deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each patient’s unique goals and capabilities. Working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team, you will evaluate needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide hands‑on treatment that supports recovery through every stage of healing. With access to advanced clinical resources, professional growth opportunities, and a culture grounded in purpose, you’ll have the resources and support to grow your expertise while improving more lives in more ways.

Your role will include

• Evaluating each patient’s functional abilities and needs, then developing individualized therapy plans in coordination with physicians and the care team.
• Delivering skilled, evidence-based interventions that promote healing, independence, and quality of life through purposeful, compassionate care.
• Monitoring patient progress, adjusting plans as needed, and ensuring thorough, timely documentation that reflects quality outcomes.
• Educating patients and families to build understanding, confidence, and engagement throughout recovery and beyond.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to ensure seamless transitions of care, safe environments, and exceptional patient experiences.
• Leading by example—providing guidance to therapy assistants or students and upholding HCA Healthcare’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

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