Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Location: Naples, FL
Employment Type: Temporary Contract | Temp-to-Permanent Opportunity
Department: Rehabilitation Services / Acute Care Occupational Therapy
Schedule: Primarily Weekdays | 8-Hour Day Shifts | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Pay Rate: $82.00/hour
Weekend Requirements: Occasional Weekend Shifts | Weekday Off May Be Scheduled to Accommodate Weekend Coverage
Floating Requirements: May Float to North Hospital
Clinical Setting: Hospital-Based Acute Care / Inpatient Rehabilitation
Patient Population: Orthopedic, Stroke, Cardiac, Critical Care, and General Medical Patients

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for a temporary contract opportunity in Naples, Florida, offering $82.00 per hour and potential temp-to-permanent placement.

The Occupational Therapist will provide acute care rehabilitation services to hospitalized patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, strokes, cardiac conditions, critical illnesses, and other medical conditions. Responsibilities include evaluating functional abilities, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, cognition, and independence.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of acute care OT experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work with medically complex patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. Candidates with less experience may be considered for temp-to-permanent opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and reassessments, assessing strength, range of motion, coordination, cognition, balance, functional mobility, and ADLs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals based on patient conditions, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
• Provide occupational therapy services to patients with:
• Orthopedic Injuries and Post-Surgical Conditions
• Stroke and Neurological Impairments
• Cardiac Conditions and Recovery
• Critical Illness and Intensive Care Needs
• General Medical Conditions Affecting Functional Independence
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to improve self-care, dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, upper-extremity function, and daily living skills.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, fine motor coordination activities, functional movement training, and cognitive rehabilitation.
• Assess cognitive and perceptual limitations and implement appropriate interventions to improve patient safety and independence.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and compensatory techniques based on patient needs.
• Monitor patient progress, reassess functional outcomes, and adjust treatment plans according to clinical findings and patient tolerance.
• Educate patients and caregivers on rehabilitation goals, safety precautions, energy conservation, therapeutic exercises, and adaptive strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in discharge planning, providing recommendations on functional independence, equipment needs, home safety, and post-acute rehabilitation services.
• Communicate patient precautions, functional limitations, and safety recommendations to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Delegate appropriate activities to qualified rehabilitation staff within their authorized scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, discharge documentation, and therapy service records.
• Support patient scheduling and maintain a safe, organized treatment environment with properly maintained equipment.
• Follow patient safety, infection prevention, professional OT standards, and applicable Florida regulations.
• Participate in departmental education, quality improvement, and professional development activities.
• Float to North Hospital as needed and accommodate occasional weekend coverage.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure: Active Florida Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
• Certifications:
• Current BLS – American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• NBCOT certification
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of acute care OT experience for temporary assignments. Candidates with less experience may be considered for temp-to-permanent opportunities.
• Clinical Competencies: Proficiency in OT evaluations, individualized treatment planning, ADL training, upper-extremity rehabilitation, cognitive assessment, and functional mobility.
• Acute Care Experience: Ability to assess and treat hospitalized patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, critical care, and general medical conditions.
• Clinical Judgment: Ability to establish measurable treatment goals, prioritize patient needs, and adapt interventions based on medical complexity and functional progress.
• Patient Care: Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and culturally appropriate rehabilitation services.
• Collaboration: Strong communication and teamwork skills when coordinating care with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and case managers.
• Documentation: Ability to maintain accurate evaluations, treatment records, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
• Computer Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
• Schedule: Availability for 8:00 AM–4:30 PM weekday shifts, with occasional weekend coverage and corresponding weekday schedule adjustments.
• Floating: Willingness to provide coverage at North Hospital when needed.
• Professional Skills: Strong organization, time management, clinical judgment, professionalism, and ability to work effectively with general supervision.
• Pre-Employment: Must complete required background checks, health screenings, immunization documentation, competency assessments, and facility onboarding.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent hospital-based acute care OT experience.
• Experience treating medically complex patients in acute care or inpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Strong background in stroke, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and critical care rehabilitation.
• Experience with ADL training, cognitive rehabilitation, functional mobility, and adaptive equipment recommendations.
• Experience developing discharge plans, home safety recommendations, and post-acute rehabilitation recommendations.
• Familiarity with hospital-based OT documentation and clinical workflows.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary rehabilitation and acute care teams.
• Previous experience working across multiple hospital campuses or rehabilitation departments.
• Ability to independently prioritize caseloads and adapt to changing patient acuity and treatment needs.
• Interest in transitioning from a temporary assignment to a permanent OT position.