Occupational Therapist PRN

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC seeks a motivated Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence after illness, injury, or surgery. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, design individualized plans, and deliver therapies to improve ADLs, motor skills, cognition, and functional outcomes.

You will educate patients and families on strategies to maintain gains after discharge, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and document progress to support quality

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state where currently practicing.
• BLS certification required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions addressing patient needs.
• Educate patients and families on self-management techniques for progress post-discharge.
• Document patient progress and outcomes to measure treatment effectiveness.
• Stay up-to-date on current OT practices through continuing education.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Windows

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)