<p>A full-time, permanent Occupational Therapist opening at an acute-care hospital in Fort Pierce, FL offers an experienced OT the chance to work across inpatient, rehabilitation, and hospital-based settings within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The role centers on direct patient care — evaluating functional status, building individualized treatment plans, and guiding patients toward restored independence in mobility and activities of daily living. With a competitive hourly range, a sign-on bonus, and a day-shift schedule, this position is well-suited for a clinician ready to grow in a high-acuity community hospital environment on Florida's Treasure Coast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly rate: $32.62 – $48.93 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus based on eligibility; 2-year commitment may be required</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment — not a contract or travel position</li> <li>Day shift with rotating weekend coverage</li> <li>Paid time off (PTO) included in benefits package</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance options available</li> <li>Retirement plan included in benefits package</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute-care hospital setting with inpatient and rehabilitation patient populations</li> <li>Day-shift schedule with rotating weekend assignments — no overnight call</li> <li>Caseload management across a range of acuity levels typical of a community acute-care environment</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team model with collaborative care coordination across therapy, nursing, and medical staff</li> <li>Clinical focus areas include functional mobility restoration, ADL retraining, and individualized treatment planning</li> <li>Emphasis on thorough documentation and patient-centered goal-setting within a fast-paced inpatient workflow</li> <li>Onsite interview required prior to hire — facility is actively seeking candidates for immediate placement</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required; advanced degree (MOT, OTD) preferred</li> <li>Active Florida OT license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Florida</li> <li>Minimum of 1 year of OT clinical experience required; acute care, inpatient, or hospital-based experience strongly preferred</li> <li>BLS certification required — must be obtained within 30 days of start date if not already current</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage a daily caseload</li> <li>Strong documentation skills and ability to prioritize patient needs in a high-volume environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Pierce sits on Florida's Treasure Coast, a stretch of Atlantic coastline known for uncrowded beaches, year-round warm weather, and a lower cost of living than South Florida's major metros. The area offers easy access to outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, surfing, and nature preserves — alongside a growing arts and dining scene in the historic downtown district. Orlando and Miami are both within a two-hour drive, giving residents the benefits of a relaxed coastal lifestyle with convenient access to major urban centers and international airports.</p>