Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Tallahassee, FL

Promote patient and employee safety across all key areas including safe patient handling, infection control, and fall prevention. Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT/COTA students in the application of occupational therapy theory and techniques.

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

FL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders and plan and implement appropriate treatment based on evaluation results
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, to collaborate on patient care and discharge planning
• Complete all required documentation including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, and discharge disposition within defined timeframes
• Coordinate discharge planning for each patient, including placement recommendations, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment issuance
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT/COTA students in the application of occupational therapy theory and techniques
• Promote patient and employee safety across all key areas including safe patient handling, infection control, and fall prevention

Required Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of Florida
• Ability to assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and administer appropriate evaluation procedures
• Competency in supervising COTAs, students, and other staff members
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to complete all required records within defined policy timeframes
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and a customer service-oriented approach to care

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Familiarity with discharge planning processes including adaptive equipment recommendations and caregiver training
• Demonstrated ability to maintain scheduling flexibility and effectively manage time and priorities

Why Join Us

• Work within a team-oriented environment that emphasizes continuous quality improvement and superior patient care
• Join an organization with a strong commitment to both patient and employee safety at every level of care