Acute Care Occupational Therapist
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BayCare Health System seeks an Acute Care Occupational Therapist for St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. The therapist evaluates patients’ functional abilities, develops individualized treatment plans, provides therapeutic interventions, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. The role also includes documenting progress, educating patients and caregivers, and participating in discharge planning. The posting lists a required bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and BLS, with one year of occupational therapy experience preferred.
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Full job description
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
BayCare is currently in search of our newest Acute Care Occupational Therapist who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. St. Joseph’s Hospital is well known for its advanced medical technologies and outstanding patient care, with more than 70 specialties represented among our medical teams. As part of the community since 1934, St. Joseph’s Hospital has been a partner for continued health and wellness.
"Unlock Your Career Potential: Join our Team of Occupational Therapists and Enjoy our Outstanding Benefits!"
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Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
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Paid time off
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Tuition reimbursement
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401k match and additional yearly contribution
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Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
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Community discounts
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AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!
Acute Care Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:
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Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ functional abilities and limitations.
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Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve ADLs, mobility, and safety.
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Provide therapeutic interventions including neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, and adaptive equipment training.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and case managers.
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Document patient progress and treatment outcomes in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
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Educate patients and caregivers on techniques to improve independence and safety at home.
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Participate in discharge planning and recommend appropriate follow-up services.
Requirements:
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BLS (Basic Life Support)
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OT (Occupational Therapy)
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Or OT (Occupational Therapy) Eligible to obtain
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Required Bachelor's Occupational Therapy
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Preferred 1-year Occupational Therapy
Facility:
BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-SJH
Location: St Josephs Main Hospital - Tampa, FL
Status: Full Time, Exempt: No
Shift Hours: Sun - Wed or Sun - Thur/Days
Weekend Work: Every
On Call: No
How often will this team member be working remotely? Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Position Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Location Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | Full Time
Req ID 181829
How this job compares
Set against the 4,954 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Florida median$79–118K/yr74 salary ranges
- Florida median$37–55/hr145 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 386 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Florida and 4,954 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Florida
- HCA Healthcare80 open
- AdventHealth73 open
- Select Medical43 open
- Experience
- Occupational Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,352 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,861 of the 4,954 open Occupational Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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