Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Fort Pierce, FL
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT with Jackson Therapy Partners. We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while exploring a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Florida Occupational Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Acute care experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform evaluations and treatments in an acute care hospital using portable equipment and electronic medical records (Meditech and Redoc preferred).
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and completing approximately 8 evaluations in an 8-hour shift.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will provide additional information.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital (acute care).
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 0800-1630.
• Typical Patient Load: Approximately 8 evaluations per 8-hour day.
• Documentation Systems: Meditech and Redoc.
• Call Requirements: No on-call responsibilities.
• Dress Code: Gray scrubs.

Location Highlights

Fort Pierce offers coastal and outdoor recreation within easy reach of regional destinations. The city sits on the Indian River Lagoon and features the Fort Pierce Inlet State Park within a 15–25 minute drive, providing beachfront access and surf fishing opportunities. Fort Pierce is about 90 minutes north of Miami and roughly 45 minutes south of Vero Beach, offering a mix of small-city coastal living and regional transit options via US-1 and I-95. Cultural attractions include the Sunrise Theatre and the historic downtown waterfront Farmer’s Market, giving an urban-suburban lifestyle fit with arts, dining, and boating available along the waterfront and nearby marinas.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as an occupational therapist and gain flexibility, stability, and growth. Explore travel contracts while maintaining professional continuity. Recruiters will assist with placement and next steps.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Thank you for your time and responsiveness. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants with next steps.

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