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Occupational Therapist

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeland LLC·Auburndale, Florida

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 20 days ago
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About the role

Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to help patients regain independence after illness or injury. Provide therapeutic interventions for functional and cognitive skills while collaborating with a multidisciplinary rehab team.

Description

Position Summary

As a Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital part in helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life following illness, injury, or surgery. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions to address a variety of patient needs. You will also educate patients and their families on self-management techniques to ensure continued progress after discharge.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Education patients on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and mobility.

Support patient development of functional skills: Strengthening, coordination, balance, and endurance.

Support patient development of cognitive skills: Memory, attention, problem-solving, and reasoning.

Pre-vocational or vocational skills: Returning to work or retraining for a new career. Recommending appropriate home modifications or assistive devices to ensure a safe and successful transition back home. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other rehab professionals to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each patient. Document patient progress and outcomes to measure treatment effectiveness. Educate patients and their families on strategies to maintain their improved function at home. Stay up-to-date on the latest occupational therapy practices through continuing education.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Licenses or Certifications Current, unencumbered license to practice professional Occupational Therapy in the state where currently practicing. Current BLS required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required).

  • Education, Training, and Experience Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (required).
  • 2 years of Inpatient Rehabilitation experience (preferred).
  • Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
  • Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
  • Proficient in documentation and medical record keeping.
  • Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.
  • Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards Promotes a healing environment and utilizes resources for optimum patient outcomes.
  • Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
  • Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
  • Reading and comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
  • Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Auburndale, Florida
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Application
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Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeland LLC

Exalt Health was founded in 2022 and led by an experienced team of Post-Acute Care operators that have consistently delivered best-in-class patient outcomes and patient satisfaction, Exalt Health is a leading healthcare organization executing a proven operational playbook based...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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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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