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Occupational Therapist

Ascension·Port Saint Joe, Florida

Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Assess patients' ability to perform daily living skills and design personalized treatment plans to restore independence. Coordinate the discharge process and oversee the care provided by assistants and technicians to ensure clinical excellence.

Your future role at a glance Location

  • Port St.
  • Joe,
  • FL
  • Facility:
  • Ascension
  • Sacred
  • Heart
  • Gulf
  • Department:
  • Rehab
  • Services
  • General
  • OP
  • Schedule: Day l PRN #LI-LL1 How you'll make an impact in this role Empower patient independence by assessing their ability to perform daily living skills and designing personalized plans that restore confidence and autonomy. Lead the healing journey by implementing creative, evidence-based treatment plans and adapting your approach as the patient hits new milestones in their recovery. Advocate for families and caregivers by providing the education and tools they need to understand progress and support their loved one’s transition back to daily life. Navigate the discharge process by planning seamless transitions and identifying the right adaptive equipment to ensure long-term success at home. Support clinical excellence by overseeing the care provided by assistants and technicians, ensuring every team member meets the highest standards of our practice. What minimum qualifications you'll need
  • Licensure /
  • Certification /
  • Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Life at

Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.

To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and valid Occupational Therapy credentialing from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Discharge Planning
  • Evidence-based Practice
  • Adaptive Equipment Identification

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Port Saint Joe, Florida
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Jul 9, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 270 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Florida OT roles favor acute-care experience

In Florida, Occupational Therapist openings often reflect steady demand across hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can step into patient care with limited ramp-up. These roles are competitive because employers typically prefer hospital or rehab experience, current state registration, and BCLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and highlight any acute-care or rehab experience in your application.

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