Occupational Therapist - Restore Independence & Healing

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support patients’ independence and quality of life after illness or injury. You will evaluate needs, develop individualized therapy plans, and provide hands-on treatment within a collaborative care team.

In this role, you will educate patients and families, monitor progress, and adjust plans to ensure excellent outcomes. A Florida OT license and BCLS are required, with potential support for continuing

Qualifications

• Licensed OT with state license to practice in Florida.
• Ability to work in collaboration with physicians and care teams.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional abilities and design individualized therapy plans.
• Deliver evidence-based OT interventions to improve independence and quality of life.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families for understanding and engagement in recovery.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure safe transitions and optimal outcomes.
• Provide guidance to therapy assistants or students and uphold hospital standards.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Compassionate patient care

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (State)

Job description

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support patients’ independence and quality of life after illness or injury. You will evaluate needs, develop individualized therapy plans, and provide hands-on treatment within a collaborative care team.

In this role, you will educate patients and families, monitor progress, and adjust plans to ensure excellent outcomes. A Florida OT license and BCLS are required, with potential support for continuing