Occupational Therapist

This Occupational Therapist position is based in Fort Pierce, FL at a 380-bed acute-care hospital on the Treasure Coast offering a broad range of services including a Heart Institute, open-heart surgery, labor and delivery, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, nuclear medicine, adult and pediatric emergency services, and inpatient and outpatient surgical services. The role. The Occupational Therapist manages the complete occupational therapy care process for an assigned patient caseload, working in close coordination with physicians and the broader patient care team. Day-to-day work centers on completing thorough patient assessments, contributing to individualized plan-of-care development, and delivering skilled treatment interventions — including purposeful therapeutic techniques designed to produce measurable changes in patient condition and function. The OT monitors and documents patient responses to treatment and communicates relevant changes to the treating team, while also keeping patients and families informed of payor requirements and care expectations. The role carries a caseload management component, requiring the therapist to prioritize daily assignments and coordinate patient handoffs to ensure continuity of care across the continuum. What we're looking for. Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy Active Occupational Therapist (OT) licensure Minimum 1 year of OT experience in acute care, inpatient, or rehabilitation settings Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Schedule. Full-time, day shift with rotating weekends. #J-18808-Ljbffr HiredFirst