• Occupational Therapist

    BayCare Health System (Clearwater, FL)


    At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

     

    **Madonna Ptak Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center** is a 120-bed, 5-star rated facility located on the campus of Morton Plant Hospital. We specialize in post-acute care and rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, speech, and recreational therapy. Our mission is to provide superior, patient-centered care that enables individuals to regain independence and return home safely.

    **BayCare** is seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist with SNF experience to join our interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy services to patients recovering from neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and complex medical conditions. You will play a key role in helping patients regain independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs (IADLs).

    Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:

    + Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.

    + Deliver occupation-based interventions focused on ADL retraining, transfer training, and functional mobility.

    + Implement preparatory activities such as therapeutic exercise, balance retraining, and cognitive interventions.

    + Collaborate with physical therapists, speech therapists, nurses, physicians, and case managers to ensure coordinated care.

    + Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment, home safety, and discharge planning.

    + Document patient progress and outcomes in accordance with CMS and facility guidelines.

    + Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning.

    + Maintain productivity standards while ensuring ethical and patient-centered care.

    Qualifications

    + Current Florida license as an Occupational Therapist (OTR). Or eligible to obtain.

    + BLS (Basic Life Support) required.

    + Bachelor's degree Occupational Therapy required

    + Minimum of 1 year experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or subacute rehab setting preferred.

    + Knowledge of CMS guidelines and SNF documentation requirements.

    + Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.

    + Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

    + Experience with neurological, orthopedic, and medically complex patients is a plus.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Work in a nationally recognized, award-winning facility.

    + Be part of a collaborative and supportive rehab team.

    + Access to advanced therapy programs including LSVT BIG & LOUD, VitalStim®, and more.

    + Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

    + Flexible scheduling and competitive compensation.

    Position Details:

    + **Facility:** BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-MP REHAB

    + **Location:** Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center - Bellaire, FL

    + **Status:** Full Time, Exempt: No

    + **Shift Hours:** 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m./Days

    + **Weekend Work:** Every Other

    + **On Call:** No

    Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

    **Position** Occupational Therapist

    **Location** Clearwater:Morton Plant | Clinical | Full Time

    **Req ID** 115213