Occupational Therapist Seasonal

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Seasonal Pay

Naples Location

Winter Peak Season

Team Culture

Job summary

Physicians Regional Healthcare System invites applications for a Seasonal Occupational Therapy position in acute care at our Naples, FL site. The role evaluates, plans, and administers interventions to improve daily living and work activities for patients of all ages, per referring physician orders.

Responsibilities include setting patient-centered goals, documenting progress, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, and rehab staff to optimize outcomes during the peak season that starts

Qualifications

• Minimum 0–2 years of OT clinical experience.
• Experience in hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive OT evaluations and documents findings.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provides safe and effective OT interventions and patient education.
• Reassesses progress and updates plans with care team.

Skills

Occupational Therapy principles

Evaluations & treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

OT - Registered license (state)

BLS certification

Job description

Seasonal Occupational Therapy Position Acute Care Pine Ridge

What We Offer Our Seasonal Staff:

• PREMIUM Higher Seasonal Pay Rates: Maximize your earnings with boosted, top-tier pay during the peak season.


• Sunny Naples, FL Location: Work in paradise and soak up Florida’s coastal sunshine all winter long.


• Winter Peak Season: Jump straight into high-demand placement starting January 10, 2027.


• The Seasonal Upgrade: Combine peak-season pay with a Physicians Regional team culture that makes you actually look


• forward to your shifts.

Shift

• Days

Job Summary

The Seasonal Occupational Therapy Position - PR acute evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities in children and adults, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly across diverse patient populations.


• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.


• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.


• Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.


• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.


• Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.


• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.


• Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.


• Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.


• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required


• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.


• Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.


• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.


• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.


• Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.


• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.


• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered license in the state of employment required


• BLS - Basic Life Support required