Occupational Therapist — Rehabilitation & Everyday Independence

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

Location: Fort Pierce, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time | Days | Rotating Weekends
Compensation: $32.62–$48.93 per hour

HireNow Snapshot

HireNow Staffing is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist for a direct placement opportunity with a healthcare client in Fort Pierce, Florida.

This role is suited to a therapist who enjoys helping patients restore functional abilities, adapt to daily challenges, and build greater independence. Candidates must have at least one year of occupational therapy experience in acute care, inpatient care, or rehabilitation. Please clearly identify the setting of your experience on your résumé.

HireNow Package

• Hourly Pay: $32.62–$48.93.
• Schedule: Full-time days with rotating weekends.
• Sign-On Bonus: Considered case by case.
• Relocation Assistance: Considered case by case.
• Available Position: One.

Anticipated Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and limitations affecting daily activities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable rehabilitation goals.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions that support self-care, coordination, and participation in everyday tasks.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, equipment, and strategies for greater independence.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions according to patient needs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team on treatment goals and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Occupational therapy credentials appropriate to the position; specific licensing requirements will be confirmed during screening.
• At least one year of OT experience in acute care, inpatient care, or rehabilitation.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Availability to work onsite during day shifts with rotating weekends.

HireNow Checklist

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist who:

• Meets the minimum one-year experience requirement.
• Clearly identifies whether their experience is in acute care, inpatient care, or rehabilitation.
• Brings strong assessment, treatment-planning, and documentation skills.
• Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers, and clinical colleagues.
• Can work the required schedule.
• Lives near Fort Pierce or is prepared to relocate.

HireNow Standout Candidates

Strong applicants will highlight their patient populations, treatment settings, functional assessment experience, and approaches to improving daily living skills. Relevant examples of patient education, adaptive equipment use, interdisciplinary collaboration, and discharge planning can help demonstrate fit.

Application & Former-Employee Requirements

• No active application within the same hiring organization's division during the previous six months.
• Former employees may be considered after six months of separation.
• Former employees are not eligible for sign-on or relocation incentives until 12 months after separation.
• Frequent, unexplained job changes; jumpy résumés are not accepted.

Apply With HireNow Staffing

Submit your résumé highlighting your occupational therapy experience, clinical setting, credentials, compensation expectations, and availability.

A recruiter will contact qualified candidates by phone to help arrange an interview with the client if expectations and requirements are met.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing handles candidate information confidentially throughout the recruitment process. We primarily recruit U.S.-based candidates living in the advertised location or surrounding commuting area, unless the posting expressly permits relocation or another work arrangement. For this opportunity, U.S.-based candidates seeking relocation may be considered case by case. Applicants residing outside the United States should not apply.

Responsibilities, schedules, compensation, incentives, and hiring requirements may evolve based on employer needs. Submission does not guarantee an interview or offer. Please apply only if you meet the core qualifications and stated location requirements.

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