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Occupational Therapist

Gainesville, FL

Posted: 02/05/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Healthcare Job Number: 12817

Job Description


Title: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Outpatient Rehabilitation
Location: Confidential (Central & North Central Florida)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible outpatient schedule; discussed during screening
Qualifications
Required

  • Active Florida Occupational Therapist (OT) license

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (OTD, MOT, or BSOT) — new graduates and experienced OTs encouraged to apply

  • Strong knowledge of outpatient rehabilitation, including orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, and functional skills training

  • Excellent patient assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team-based outpatient environment

  • CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain)

Preferred

  • Experience in outpatient orthopedic, neurological, or post-surgical rehab

  • Experience with manual therapy, adaptive equipment, or splinting

  • Experience using EMR systems

  • Experience with aquatic therapy, lymphedema therapy, or pelvic health therapy

About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Rehabilitation, you will help patients regain independence and functional abilities for daily living, work, and leisure. You’ll design individualized therapy plans, deliver hands-on interventions, and provide patient and family education in a supportive outpatient clinic environment.

Therapy services offered include:

  • Orthopedic, neurological, and post-surgical rehabilitation

  • Aquatic therapy for functional mobility and strengthening

  • Lymphedema therapy for rehabilitation and management

  • Pelvic health therapy for specialized patient needs

  • Adaptive equipment training and activities of daily living (ADL) support

Why Join This Team

  • Full-time, stable outpatient position with flexible scheduling

  • Competitive compensation and benefits

  • New-grad friendly with mentorship and structured onboarding

  • Diverse outpatient caseload including orthopedic, neurological, aquatic, lymphedema, and pelvic therapy

  • Patient-centered, collaborative clinic culture

  • Multiple openings across Central and North Central Florida

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive OT evaluations including functional mobility, ADLs, fine motor skills, cognition, and strength

  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

  • Provide hands-on therapy including ADL training, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, splinting, aquatic therapy, lymphedema management, and pelvic rehab

  • Track patient progress and document accurately in EMR systems

  • Educate patients and families on home programs, injury prevention, and long-term wellness

  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members

  • Maintain a safe, organized, and professional outpatient clinic environment

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Meet Your Recruiter

Brandi McDaniel
Director of Business Development, Staffing Services, Direct Hire, Tampa, FL Office

Brandi McDaniel is the Director of Business Development for Staffing Services and Direct Placement at J. Morrissey, Florida. With extensive experience in talent acquisition, business development, and team leadership, she partners with organizations across multiple industries to identify, attract, and retain top talent nationwide.

Brandi has led high-volume recruitment initiatives, centralized hiring for national organizations, and built long-standing client relationships across executive-level, corporate, real estate, IT, accounting & finance, hospitality & tourism, logistics, healthcare, and more. Her expertise spans direct hire, RPO, and staffing services, enabling her to deliver comprehensive workforce solutions for both temporary staffing and long-term placement.

Known for her results-driven approach and collaborative style, Brandi is committed to providing seamless hiring experiences for clients and candidates, connecting top talent with businesses to drive growth and create rewarding career opportunities.

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