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Occupational Therapist - Full-time

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital·Alachua County, Florida

Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans based on individual needs and physician direction. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs to facilitate effective return to community activities.

Overview Hospital Name

  • UF Health Rehabilitation
  • Hospital -
  • Gainesville
  • Affiliation with
  • Select
  • MedicalPosition:
  • Occupational
  • Therapist (Group)
  • Location: 2708
  • SW
  • Archer
  • Road,
  • Gainesville,
  • FL 32608
  • Schedule:
  • Mon -
  • Fri, 7:45 am - 4:15 pm
  • Sign on
  • Bonus: $15,000 Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.
  • Start
  • Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Advance
  • Your
  • Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
  • Elevate
  • Your
  • Skills: Clinical ladder program.
  • Ease the
  • Burden:
  • Student debt benefit program
  • Your
  • Health
  • Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings
  • Recharge &
  • Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid
  • Sick
  • Time to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Invest in
  • Your
  • Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
  • Your
  • Impact
  • Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required. Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Requires current and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist. Must possess or obtain BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment.

  • professional certificate
  • Rehabilitation
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient education
  • BLS certification
  • Patient evaluation
  • Occupational therapy
  • Brain injury care
  • Spinal cord injury care
  • Orthopedic care
  • Amputation care
  • Neurological disorder care
  • Functional treatment design

Benefits

  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Sign on bonus
  • Disability protection
  • Dental plan
  • Continuing education opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Alachua County, Florida
Posted
Apr 2, 2026
Closes
Apr 2, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

Hiring organization

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital provides highly specialized care, advanced treatment and leading-edge technologies that help individuals like you rebuild your life following injury or illness.

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Market context

Florida OT roles remain in steady demand

Occupational Therapist positions in Florida are commonly sought in schools, outpatient settings, and rehabilitation environments, where patient and student needs keep demand steady. These roles are competitive because employers often look for current licensure or eligibility, timely BLS certification, and experience that matches the care setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Florida licensure status and BLS timeline before applying.

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