What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Medical Edge Recruitment?
Be part of building something from the ground up.
A new acute care hospital opening in the Gainesville area is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its founding rehabilitation team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a brand-new clinical environment, help shape workflows, and collaborate with a strong interdisciplinary team from day one. If you’re looking for a stable, full-time hospital-based role with consistent hours and meaningful patient impact — this offers both structure and the chance to grow with a new program.
Why This Role
Text “Gainesville OT” to Brooke at 513-767-3753 to learn more or get connected. Referrals are always appreciated — if you know an OT who may be open to a hospital-based opportunity, feel free to pass this along.
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A new acute care hospital opening in the Gainesville area is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its founding rehabilitation team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a brand-new clinical environment, help shape workflows, and collaborate with a strong interdisciplinary team from day one. If you’re looking for a stable, full-time hospital-based role with consistent hours and meaningful patient impact — this offers both structure and the chance to grow with a new program.
Why This Role
- Brand-new hospital environment — ground floor opportunity
- Hospital-based setting (no home health or PRN travel)
- Consistent schedule and patient volume
- Collaborative rehab team with interdisciplinary support
- Exposure to a diverse patient population (neuro, ortho, stroke, cardiac)
- Open to both new grads and experienced therapists
- Evaluate and treat patients in an acute care setting
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab team members
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
- Educate patients and families to support recovery and independence
- Active Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
- BLS certification within 30 days of hire
- New grads welcome; experience preferred
- Full-time, W2 position
- Sign-on and relocation assistance available (case by case)
- Located in the Gainesville, FL area
Text “Gainesville OT” to Brooke at 513-767-3753 to learn more or get connected. Referrals are always appreciated — if you know an OT who may be open to a hospital-based opportunity, feel free to pass this along.
#reallyS