<p>An Occupational Therapist is needed for an acute care facility in Atlantis, Florida — a small, upscale community situated directly adjacent to West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County. This is a day-shift position offering a competitive hourly rate and is open to both experienced OTs and new graduates, making it an accessible entry point into acute care practice in one of Florida's most desirable coastal markets.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay rate: $32–$46 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Day-shift schedule — no evening or overnight hours</li> <li>Position open to new graduates as well as experienced clinicians</li> <li>Immediate opening — expedited start available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility type — inpatient OT practice across a medically complex patient population</li> <li>Day-shift hours provide a consistent, predictable schedule</li> <li>Located in Atlantis, FL, within the greater West Palm Beach metropolitan area</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Florida state law</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 OT 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 pass a criminal background check as required by Florida state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Atlantis is a small, affluent city nestled within Palm Beach County, immediately bordering Lake Worth and just minutes from the beaches, dining, and cultural amenities of West Palm Beach. The area offers year-round warm weather, access to world-class golf, boating, and outdoor recreation, along with proximity to the broader South Florida metro corridor including Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. Palm Beach County is consistently ranked among Florida's most desirable places to live, with strong schools, a low-crime environment, and a high quality of life that appeals to clinicians relocating from across the country.</p>