Occupational Therapist: Rehab & Independence Coach

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

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.