Occupational Therapist
Medical Edge Recruitment
Gainesville, FL (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Be part of building something from the ground up. A new acute care hospital opening in the Gainesville area is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its founding rehabilitation team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a brand-new clinical environment, help shape workflows, and collaborate with a strong interdisciplinary team from day one. If you're looking for a stable, full-time hospital-based role with consistent hours and meaningful patient impact — this offers both structure and the chance to grow with a new program. Why This Role Brand-new hospital environment — ground floor opportunity Hospital-based setting (no home health or PRN travel) Consistent schedule and patient volume Collaborative rehab team with interdisciplinary support Exposure to a diverse patient population (neuro, ortho, stroke, cardiac) Open to both new grads and experienced therapists What You'll Do Evaluate and treat patients in an acute care setting Develop and implement individualized treatment plans Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab team members Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed Educate patients and families to support recovery and independence What You Need Active Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility) Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy BLS certification within 30 days of hire New grads welcome; experience preferred Additional Details Full-time, W2 position Sign-on and relocation assistance available (case by case) Located in the Gainesville, FL area Apply Text "Gainesville OT" to Brooke at 513-767-3753 to learn more or get connected. Referrals are always appreciated — if you know an OT who may be open to a hospital-based opportunity, feel free to pass this along. #IndeedS