Occupational Therapist
Bradenton, Florida
Blake Medical Center

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Position

Location: Bradenton, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Work in a Level II Trauma Center hospital with a 383-bed acute care facility and a 28-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF).
• Occupational Therapy department has 15 OTs (full-time, part-time, PRN).
• Patient load: approximately 4 patients/day in IRF and 8-12 patients/day in acute care.
• Facility features 2 therapy gyms and an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) apartment.
• Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech.
• Schedule includes day shifts only; no night shifts.
• Must work every other weekend and holidays on a rotating basis with hospital staff. Minimum 1 weekend shift per month required, with preference for greater weekend flexibility.

Typical Procedures

• Patient evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Participation in team conferences and family training.
• Use of adaptive devices and adaptive equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Florida
• Current Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) credential
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in hospital and/or inpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Stroke and neurological rehabilitation experience.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on the IRF unit.
• Team player with collaborative attitude.

Additional Information

• The unit supports therapy services across the entire facility.
• Competitive environment; candidates with weekend flexibility and relevant hospital/IRF experience are highly preferred.
• The team values flexibility, collaboration, and clinical expertise.