Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist
Our Benefits
- Up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment
- 401(k) with match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off PTO
- Sunny Naples, Florida
Shift
- Full-Time
- Days
- Rehab Hospital North
Physicians Regional
- 34-Bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility – Join a specialized, all-private-room unit at our North Campus dedicated to helping patients regain physical and cognitive abilities after disabilities caused by illness or injury.
- High-Tech Therapy Innovation – Practice in a modern gym equipped with a 20-foot ceiling track system for gait and balance training, plus interactive touch-screen technology for advanced neurological and cognitive recovery.
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, 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.
- 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
- 1-3 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 issued by the state regulatory board required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to help patients regain physical and cognitive abilities. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated care and maintain accurate documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (253 salary observations; 1,542 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,810 salary observations; 26,145 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Florida vs national | $96k median in Florida | $97k nationally (−1%)253 state / 6,810 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Florida | 618 active | 9,261 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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