Occupational Therapist PRN

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Wellbeing support including counseling services

Time away from work programs

Savings and retirement resources including 401(k)

Education support such as tuition assistance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapist PRN to evaluate patients, develop individualized therapy plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, possess a clear Florida license, and have strong communication skills. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture are offered, making this a compelling opportunity to grow your career in a dedicated and compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting.
• Clear/active Florida Occupational Therapist license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current FIM (Functional Independence Measure) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient’s functional abilities and needs.
• Develop individualized therapy plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to promote healing.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families throughout recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners for seamless care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Service excellence

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to read/comprehend written instructions

PC skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Occupational Therapist PRN

Job Summary And Qualifications

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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy; Master’s preferred
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting
• Clear/active Florida Occupational Therapist license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current FIM (Functional Independence Measure) required (within 90 days of hire)
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is a 237‑bed acute‑care hospital serving Charlotte County. We have emergency care, an accredited cancer program, a stroke center of excellence and a chest pain center. We have an orthopedic and spine center, wound management and hyperbaric medicine. We have inpatient, outpatient and cardiovascular surgery. We have sports and rehabilitation services and outpatient programs. HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital provides community wellness programs. We have provided healthcare in Charlotte County for 40 years. Our colleagues enjoy our culture of compassion, respect and service. Over 350 area physicians work with us. We have received the America’s top 100 hospital recognition. This makes us one of the best hospitals in Charlotte County. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Occupational Therapist PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

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