<p>An acute care Occupational Therapist opening in Pensacola, Florida offers a competitive hourly rate, day-shift scheduling, and the clinical depth of a full-service acute care facility. This role centers on inpatient rehabilitation across the full spectrum of post-illness and post-injury recovery, with direct integration into a physician-led interdisciplinary care team. Pensacola's Gulf Coast lifestyle, affordable cost of living, and strong regional healthcare infrastructure make this a compelling destination for OTs at any career stage — new graduates are welcome to apply.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay rate: $35–$49 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Day-shift schedule with 8-hour shifts</li> <li>Access to advanced clinical resources and professional growth opportunities within an acute care environment</li> <li>Supportive, mission-driven culture with mentorship infrastructure for early-career clinicians</li> <li>State criminal background check required as a condition of employment (standard for this setting)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility type — inpatient setting serving patients recovering from illness, injury, and surgery across multiple service lines</li> <li>8-hour day shifts; no stated evening, night, or rotating shift requirement</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary care model: OTs work directly alongside physicians, nurses, and allied health partners to coordinate individualized care plans</li> <li>Caseload includes functional evaluation, individualized treatment planning, hands-on skilled intervention, and care transitions</li> <li>Supervisory component: OTs provide clinical guidance to therapy assistants and students, supporting a teaching-oriented practice culture</li> <li>Documentation expectations include timely, outcome-focused charting that reflects patient progress and plan-of-care adjustments</li> <li>Patient and family education is a core clinical responsibility — building engagement and confidence throughout the recovery continuum</li> <li>Evidence-based, goal-directed therapy model tailored to each patient's functional capabilities and recovery objectives</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required</li> <li>Active Florida state licensure as an Occupational Therapist Registered / Licensed (OTR/L) required</li> <li>One or more years of OT experience preferred; new graduates with acute care interest will be considered</li> <li>Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required — must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Florida state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Pensacola sits on Florida's northwestern Gulf Coast — a region known for white-sand beaches, a low cost of living relative to most of Florida, and a relaxed but active outdoor lifestyle that includes boating, fishing, and water sports year-round. The city offers a well-established healthcare corridor, strong public and private school options, and easy access to both the Florida Panhandle's natural recreation areas and the broader Gulf South region. For clinicians seeking coastal living without the price tag of South Florida, Pensacola consistently ranks among the most livable mid-sized cities in the Southeast.</p>