Occupational Therapist
St. Petersburg, FLPer Diem$51.06–60.07/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
Westminster Suncoast is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat residents’ physical and cognitive deficits affecting daily activities. The therapist designs restorative programs, supports residents’ use of adaptive equipment, develops care plans, and conducts home assessments and screenings. The role reports to the Director of Therapy and is PRN/on-call. Two years of clinical experience is preferred.
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Full job description
Pay or shift range: $51.06 USD to $60.07 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description
Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a mission of service to older adults. Founded in 1954, Westminster Communities of Florida is a fiscally strong, not-for-profit organization serving more than 10,000 residents in Life Plan Communities and affordable Rental Retirement Communities. Our communities offer independent living, assisted living, nursing care, home care, pharmacy services, therapy services, and affordable housing for seniors.
Our Life Plan Community, Westminster Suncoast, located near downtown St. Petersburg, offers the best of both worlds: a beautiful location and a fulfilling career. We hold Joint Commission accreditation, a nationally recognized standard that reflects our commitment to safe, high-quality care. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Rehab 2026, U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care 2026, and 2025 Choice Community Award from Holleran Consulting for Resident Engagement. We are currently searching for an Occupational Therapist This position reports to the Director of Therapy.
Schedule: PRN/On-Call position.
This position is responsible for:
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Evaluate, identify and treat physical and cognitive deficits that interfere with the resident’s ability to perform daily life activities. Follow recommendations on MD’s orders.
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Design restorative programs and train residents in the use of adaptive equipment.
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Develop and enter Care Plans in the system for each of the resident’s needs. Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
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Perform Resident Home Assessments as part of the discharge process.
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Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy and Professional Licensure where required by state of law; two years clinical experience preferred.
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Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem- solving and decision-making skills.
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Utilizes effective time management skills.
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Meet ASHA requirements for the position.
Total Rewards: Westminster offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where team members are valued and actively supported in their professional growth and career development. We are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits. Benefits for part-time positions include paid time off, and more. Visit Career Benefits | Westminster Communities of Florida for more information.
We Thrive: We believe our success starts with our people. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, communication, accountability, and quality, creating an environment where our 2,800 team members are supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow. We value collaboration, recognize contributions, and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
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Westminster Communities of Florida.
Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We conduct drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Bachelor's Degree or better in Occupational Therapy
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Occupational Therapist
Experience
Preferred
- 2 years: 2 years clinical experience preferred.
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How this job compares
Set against the 4,944 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$51.06–60.07/hr
- Florida median$37–55/hr146 hourly ranges
- US median$47–58/hr1,891 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $55.57/hr, is 22% above the Florida median midpoint ($46/hr) — in the top quarter of Occupational Therapist hourly ranges in Florida.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 389 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Florida and 4,944 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Florida
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- AdventHealth72 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 (1,319 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,851 of the 4,944 open Occupational Therapist jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 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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