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Occupational Therapist 1, Acute Rehabilitation, Per Diem, 9A-5:30P

Baptist Health South Florida·Miami, Florida

$41 - $53/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of medically prescribed therapy services to maximize patient functional gains and independence. The role requires working both independently and within teams to make decisions based on patient needs.

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including: Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

This position is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of medically prescribed therapy services, in order to achieve maximum developmental potential, functional gains and independence. The therapist must be able to work independently, as well as, in teams and make appropriate decisions based on each patients functional needs. This job requires dependable attendance, flexibility and the ability to work on weekends, holidays and late hours on a rotational basis as needed. Estimated pay range for this position is $40.71 - $52.92 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

Degrees

  • Bachelors.
  • Licenses &
  • Certifications: Occupational Therapist. Basic Life Support. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification.
  • Additional
  • Qualifications: Must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree.
  • Minimum
  • Required
  • Experience: Less than 1 year

EOE, including disability/vets

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and certification as an Occupational Therapist. Candidates must also hold Basic Life Support and CPR certifications with less than one year of experience required.

  • bachelor degree
  • Clinical Decision Making
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork
  • Functional Independence
  • Acute Rehabilitation
  • Therapy Treatment

Benefits

  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Growth And Development Opportunities
  • Comprehensive Health And Wellness Resources

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$41 - $53/hr
Location
Miami, Florida
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Baptist Health South Florida

Baptist Health South Florida is the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward,...

Salary listed on 390 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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