Occupational Therapist PRN

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to assess patients and design individualized plans to regain independence after illness, injury, or surgery. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize recovery and discharge planning.

You will educate patients and families on ADLs, functional skills, and home safety, ensuring ongoing progress after discharge and smooth transitions home.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• 2 years of inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Current, unencumbered license to practice OT in Florida.
• Current BLS certification required (American Heart Association or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on ADLs (dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, mobility).
• Support development of functional skills: strength, coordination, balance, endurance.
• Support cognitive skills like memory, attention, problem-solving, reasoning.
• Assist in pre-vocational or vocational skill development and return-to-work planning.
• Recommend home modifications or assistive devices for safe discharge.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and rehab team on a plan of care.
• Document patient progress and outcomes to measure effectiveness.
• Educate patients and families on strategies to maintain improvements at home.
• Maintain current knowledge of OT practices through continuing education.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Documentation

Rehabilitation knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (accredited program)

Job description

Description

Position Summary

As a 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

• Education 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)