Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy, Per Diem, Flex Shift, Job ID 1725446

Palmetto General Hospital

1 month ago

FloridaPer Diem / PRNOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Palmetto General Hospital as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, Flex Shift in United States. Position Summary: Evaluates patients of all ages and establishes age specific treatment programs, provides direct patient care, documents daily treatments and evaluations and assists with department activities. Supervises support personnel including COTA, students and volunteers.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Palmetto General Hospital as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, Flex Shift.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningDirect Patient CareDocumentationSupervisionConsultationContinuing EducationCommunication

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients across all age groups to establish age-specific treatment programs and provides direct patient care, including daily documentation of treatments and evaluations. They are also responsible for supervising support personnel and assisting with general department activities.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current Florida Occupational Therapy license and must clear a background and drug test, with the BLS certification required within 90 days of employment. Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, including legible handwriting, are mandatory for this role.

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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Palmetto General Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Direct Patient Care, Documentation, Supervision, Consultation, Continuing Education, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients across all age groups to establish age-specific treatment programs and provides direct patient care, including daily documentation of treatments and evaluations. They are also responsible for supervising support personnel and assisting with general depar...

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