St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to join its rehabilitation team at a 420-bed Level 1 Trauma Center and comprehensive acute care hospital. This is a day-shift, per diem position embedded within a high-acuity, multi-specialty environment that includes a Level III NICU, a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Clinicians who want broad exposure to complex, diverse patient populations — from pediatric trauma to adult neurological recovery — will find this setting uniquely compelling.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem employment with day-shift scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
Practice Highlights
- Day-shift, per diem role with structured rehabilitation team collaboration
- 420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for over 80 years
- Level 1 Trauma Center with state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center status
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center — active neurological rehabilitation caseload
- Level III NICU on campus, supporting neonatal and pediatric OT practice opportunities
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's: the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, staffed by 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties
- 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care within the same campus
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network — a well-resourced regional health system
- Responsibilities include functional assessment, age-appropriate treatment plan development, direct patient treatment, interdisciplinary rehab team collaboration, and training duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (or higher) required
- Active Florida Occupational Therapist license required
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association required
- 0–2 years of experience accepted — new graduates encouraged to apply
- Adherence to the Standards of Occupational Therapy Practice expected
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. Palm Beach County is home to top-rated public and private schools, world-class golf, boating, and beaches, with easy access to Miami and Fort Lauderdale to the south and the quieter Treasure Coast communities to the north. Cost of living is competitive relative to South Florida's coastal markets, and Florida's lack of a state income tax adds meaningful financial upside for relocating clinicians.