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Occupational Therapist

AscensionJacksonville🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 21, 2026

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeOn Site
LocationJacksonville, United States
Posted4 days ago
BLSOccupational Therapy

Job description

  • Evaluate and design customized plans of care addressing physical, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits to restore independence.
  • Implement and adapt evidence-based treatments based on real-time patient progress and clinical outcomes.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on deficit management and the specialized use of adaptive equipment.
  • Document clinical findings and coordinate safe discharge transitions to ensure long-term success.
  • Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
  • Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
  • Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
  • Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
  • Required Credential(s):
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • Registered Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.
Work Experience
  • None required.

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