Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation
Jacksonville, FL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift (7:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
Workweek: Altered work week, Sunday through Thursday
Weekly Hours: 32 guaranteed hours, plus 8 weekend hours
Call Requirements: None
Patient Population: Adult inpatient rehabilitation

Job Description

Provide specialized occupational therapy services in an inpatient acute rehabilitation setting focused on recovery from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. The role involves delivering individualized rehabilitation programs aimed at maximizing patient health, function, and quality of life.

Unit Profile

• 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital
• Patient ratios approximately 1:5-7 depending on acuity
• Equipment includes advanced rehabilitation technology such as Smart Car, In-Motion Arm Bionik, Saebo, TBI gym, dedicated transfer rooms, outdoor functional courtyard, and EKSO (available soon)
• Electronic Health Record system: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Florida
• Degree in the field of Occupational Therapy
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year

Common Diagnoses/Treatment Areas

• Neurological conditions (e.g., TBI, SCI)
• Orthopedic injuries
• Cardiopulmonary conditions

Additional Information

• No float requirements
• No call responsibilities
• Scrub color: Green
• Report time on first day: 8 AM
• Parking available on-site

This position is ideal for occupational therapists seeking a travel assignment in a comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation environment with a focus on neurological and orthopedic patient populations.