Senior Occupational Therapist Team Leader

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist Lead to manage the OT team, coordinate daily operations, and oversee staff training. The role balances direct patient care with administrative leadership to promote recovery and exceptional outcomes.

You will build strong therapeutic relationships, ensure adherence to procedures, and support professional growth through ongoing orientation and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current licensure per state requirements.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an accredited therapy program.
• Minimum of three years of occupational therapy experience, including two years in clinical or leadership roles.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: Therapy Clinical Ladder status or specialty certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the occupational therapy team, supporting daily operations, scheduling, training, and communication with staff and hospital departments.
• Deliver patient-centered care, assessing physical, mental, and emotional needs to facilitate recovery and celebrate patient progress.
• Foster a compassionate environment focused on personalized treatment and outcomes.
• Assist the Director of Therapy Operations in team management and administrative tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Clinical supervision

Patient relationships

Training & onboarding

Education

OT degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Job description

Role Overview:

Lead and coordinate the occupational therapy team, supporting daily operations, scheduling, training, and communication with staff and hospital departments. Provide direct patient care, assessing physical, mental, and emotional needs to facilitate recovery and celebrate patient progress. Foster a compassionate environment focused on personalized treatment and outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Therapy Operations in team management and administrative tasks.
• Deliver patient-centered care, building strong therapeutic relationships.
• Ensure seamless implementation of procedures and treatments.
• Support professional growth through training and orientation.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Current licensure or certification per state requirements.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an accredited therapy program.
• Minimum of three years of occupational therapy experience, including two years in clinical or leadership roles.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: active Therapy Clinical Ladder status or specialty certifications.

Key Attributes:

Compassionate, collaborative, organized, and dedicated to patient recovery and team leadership.