Sarasota Memorial Health Care System·Sarasota, Florida
The Occupational Therapist utilizes purposeful activities and interventions to maximize independence and health for patients with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial limitations. They are responsible for assessing patients, identifying acuity levels, and implementing treatment programs.
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for utilizing purposeful activities or interventions to achieve functional outcomes, maximizing the independence and maintenance of health of any individual who is limited by a physical injury or illness, a cognitive impairment, a psychosocial dysfunction, a mental illness, a developmental or a learning disability, or an adverse environmental condition. The Occupational Therapist also assumes the responsibility for assessing the patient, identifying the level of acuity of illness, planning the patient’s treatment program, and implementing/directing the program.
- Require successful completion of Annual Orthopedic education requirements upon hire and then annually as outlined in the Orthopedic Program(s) Education plan.
Prefer Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Prefer Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
Required License and Certs
FL OT: Florida Occupational Therapist
Preferred License and Certs
BLS: Basic Life Support
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Market context
In Florida, inpatient rehabilitation occupational therapist roles tend to draw steady interest because facilities need licensed clinicians who can support recovery-focused care. Competition is often shaped by state licensure, BLS certification, and preferred experience with electronic medical records; advanced OT education can also strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your Florida OT license, BLS status, and EMR experience before applying.
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