Occupational Therapist Acute Care Our Benefits • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus • Up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment • 401(k) with match • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance • Paid time off PTO WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?!? • Thrive in a Fun, Supportive Culture – Join a tight-knit team of passionate therapists who genuinely love coming to work every day. • Live & Work in Paradise – Enjoy the unmatched Naples lifestyle, featuring pristine beaches, vibrant community life, and year-round sunshine. • Stability & Growth at Physicians Regional – Secure a premier full-time role with a leading healthcare network that invests in your professional development. Shift • Full-Time • Days 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