Occupational Therapist Seasonal Acute
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Contract
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Occupational Therapist Seasonal Acute
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 Occupational Therapist 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
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' daily living and work activities. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated care and maintain accurate documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (297 salary observations; 1,308 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (7,467 salary observations; 22,065 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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