Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Gainesville, FL

Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Healthcare Job Number: 12817

Job Description

Title: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Outpatient Rehabilitation Location: Confidential (Central & North Central Florida) Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Flexible outpatient schedule; discussed during screening Qualifications Required Active Florida Occupational Therapist (OT) license Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (OTD, MOT, or BSOT) — new graduates and experienced OTs encouraged to apply Strong knowledge of outpatient rehabilitation, including orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, and functional skills training Excellent patient assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team-based outpatient environment CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain) Preferred Experience in outpatient orthopedic, neurological, or post-surgical rehab Experience with manual therapy, adaptive equipment, or splinting Experience using EMR systems Experience with aquatic therapy, lymphedema therapy, or pelvic health therapy About the Role As an Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Rehabilitation, you will help patients regain independence and functional abilities for daily living, work, and leisure. You'll design individualized therapy plans, deliver hands-on interventions, and provide patient and family education in a supportive outpatient clinic environment. Therapy services offered include: Orthopedic, neurological, and post-surgical rehabilitation Aquatic therapy for functional mobility and strengthening Lymphedema therapy for rehabilitation and management Pelvic health therapy for specialized patient needs Adaptive equipment training and activities of daily living (ADL) support Why Join This Team Full-time, stable outpatient position with flexible scheduling Competitive compensation and benefits New-grad friendly with mentorship and structured onboarding Diverse outpatient caseload including orthopedic, neurological, aquatic, lymphedema, and pelvic therapy Patient-centered, collaborative clinic culture Multiple openings across Central and North Central Florida Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive OT evaluations including functional mobility, ADLs, fine motor skills, cognition, and strength Develop and implement individualized treatment plans Provide hands-on therapy including ADL training, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, splinting, aquatic therapy, lymphedema management, and pelvic rehab Track patient progress and document accurately in EMR systems Educate patients and families on home programs, injury prevention, and long-term wellness Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members Maintain a safe, organized, and professional outpatient clinic environment