<p>An Occupational Therapist is needed for an acute care facility in Gainesville, Florida — a vibrant university city in north-central Florida with a strong healthcare ecosystem. This is a day-shift position with a competitive hourly rate, and the team is open to both experienced OTs and new graduates, making it an accessible entry point into acute care practice.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay rate: $32–$44 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Day-shift schedule — no overnight hours</li> <li>New graduates considered alongside experienced clinicians</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting with inpatient occupational therapy services</li> <li>Day-shift hours supporting a consistent, predictable schedule</li> <li>Practice environment suited to a broad OT skill set across the acute care continuum</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of Florida required</li> <li>Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred; new graduates will be considered</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Must be able to satisfy a criminal background check as required by Florida state law for this type of employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Gainesville is home to the University of Florida and UF Health, anchoring a dynamic, education-driven community with a youthful energy and strong arts, dining, and outdoor recreation scene. The city offers a relatively low cost of living compared to Florida's coastal metros, with easy access to both Gulf and Atlantic beaches within a two-hour drive. The surrounding north-central Florida landscape features springs, state parks, and year-round warm weather — a compelling draw for clinicians who want an active lifestyle without big-city costs.</p>