A per diem Occupational Therapist opportunity is open in West Palm Beach, Florida, embedded within an acute care hospital setting that generates consistent OT referral volume across a broad inpatient population. This is a flexible, as-needed engagement suited to a licensed OT who wants to maintain clinical activity in a warm-weather market without a fixed full-time commitment. The role carries full clinical autonomy in evaluation, goal-setting, and treatment planning, with physician-order-driven caseloads spanning ADL restoration, functional rehabilitation, and productive-activity retraining.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem (PRN) employment structure with day-shift scheduling
- Flexible engagement model — work volume tied to facility census and departmental need
- E-Verify participating employer; standard equal-opportunity employment protections in place
- Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified individuals with disabilities
Practice Highlights
- Physician-order-driven OT caseload across an acute inpatient hospital environment in West Palm Beach
- Scope includes administration and interpretation of standardized OT assessments and functional measurements
- Ongoing chart review and treatment plan modification based on patient progress prior to each session
- Goal development conducted collaboratively with patients and families, anchored to functional expectations and discharge planning
- Treatment focus spans activities of daily living, work-related skills, and productive activity restoration or development
- Direct communication with ordering physicians for order clarification and plan coordination
- Day-shift coverage model supports work-life balance and predictable scheduling
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Active Florida Occupational Therapist license required (or eligibility to obtain)
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association required
- Zero to two years of clinical OT experience preferred; new graduates with strong foundational training are encouraged to apply
- Adherence to the Standards of Occupational Therapy Practice expected across all patient interactions
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, a vibrant arts and dining scene along Clematis Street and the waterfront, and easy access to world-class beaches. The metro area combines a relatively affordable cost of living compared to Miami — just 70 miles south — with strong public and private school options, a growing healthcare corridor, and abundant outdoor recreation including boating, golf, and the Everglades. For clinicians seeking a high quality of life in a warm-weather setting with a dynamic urban core, West Palm Beach consistently ranks among Florida's most livable mid-size cities.