Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist✍️

📍 Full-Time | Jacksonville, FL – Location

Join the #1 Orthopedic Team in Northeast Florida!

Since 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists has been the region’s trusted leader in orthopedic medicine—delivering five-star care those changes lives every day. As the largest private orthopedic practice in Northeast Florida, we proudly set the standard for excellence, trusted by thousands of patients each year. Our mission is simple: provide industry-leading care today while continuing to grow and shape the future of medicine for tomorrow.

As an Occupational Therapist with Southeast Orthopedic Specialists, you’ll play a key role in helping patients regain independence, improve functionality, and enhance their quality of life. Working collaboratively with physicians and a multidisciplinary care team, you’ll assess, plan, and deliver individualized treatment designed to empower patients to live active, fulfilling lives.

You’ll collaborate closely with midlevel providers and physicians to ensure the highest quality outcomes for our patients.

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🌟 What We Offer

Here’s a sneak peek of the awesome perks our Full-Time Team Members enjoy:
✅ Competitive health & welfare benefits HSA
✅ Monthly stipend for extra coverage
✅ 401(k) with company match 💸
✅ 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
✅ PTO, paid holidays, AND appreciation events 🎉
…plus, so much more!

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GENERAL SUMMARY

🩺 What You’ll Do

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll help patients regain independence, enhance functionality, and improve their overall quality of life. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians and other clinicians to create and implement personalized treatment plans that address each patient’s unique needs.

🌟 Essential Functions

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams.

• Assist patients in developing, recovering, or maintaining daily living and work-related skills.

• Guide patients through exercises to increase strength, dexterity, coordination, and cognitive function.

• Use a variety of tools and computer-based programs to improve decision-making, problem-solving, memory, and coordination.

• Teach patients how to use adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, orthotics, and daily living aids.

• Document patient progress, treatment, and outcomes according to practice policies.

• Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and quality standards.

• Provide compassionate communication and support to patients and their families.

✅What We’re Looking For

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (Master’s degree preferred).

  • Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.

  • Successful completion of the national certification exam.

  • Current CPR certification.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred.

  • New graduates with strong orthopedic backgrounds will be considered.

• Requirements:

  • Hand therapy experience required.

  • Must hold a valid state Physical Therapy license.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong understanding of occupational therapy principles, standards, and practices.

  • Familiarity with orthopedic care, adaptive equipment, and therapeutic devices.

  • Ability to assess, plan, and adjust treatment based on patient progress.

  • Excellent communication, documentation, and patient engagement skills.

  • Ability to collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Physical & Environmental Demands:

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and safely transfer patients (up to 50 lbs).

  • Work primarily in medical office or exam room settings; occasional home or workplace visits may be required.

  • Exposure to standard clinical risks such as communicable diseases and biohazards.

• Organizational Requirements:

  • Must review and sign acknowledgment of HOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values.

  • Completion of all OSHA safety and compliance training.

📨 Ready to join us?
Submit you application today!

Be part of a team that values excellence, teamwork, and your career growth. Let’s make a difference—together!

** This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve. **