Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Subacute Rehab Team

Blue Palms Management; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Palms Health & Rehab in DeLand, FL is seeking a compassionate Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join our subacute rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy to improve daily living skills and functional mobility on an as-needed basis.

The ideal candidate holds an active Florida OT license, has experience in subacute or skilled nursing settings, strong communication skills, and is comfortable working independently within a

Qualifications

• Current Florida Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Prior experience in a subacute/skilled nursing setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on improving ADLs, fine motor coordination, and functional mobility.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nursing staff, and physicians to coordinate patient care.
• Document all assessments, treatments, and progress in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic strategies for continued success post-discharge.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and company policies.

Skills

ADL training

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Florida OT license

Accredited OT program

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Blue Palms Health & Rehab in DeLand, FL is seeking a compassionate Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join our subacute rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy to improve daily living skills and functional mobility on an as-needed basis.

The ideal candidate holds an active Florida OT license, has experience in subacute or skilled nursing settings, strong communication skills, and is comfortable working independently within a