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Occupational Therapist

Westminster Palms

Orlando, FLFull-time$45.05–53/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$45.05–53/hr
Location
Orlando, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Florida Professional LicensureBachelor's degree

Job overview

Westminster Palms is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in its Health Center, providing assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation for a general rehabilitation caseload. The therapist participates in interdisciplinary care, trains caregiving staff, and contributes to clinical program development. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with weekend availability required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Occupational TherapyPatient AssessmentCare PlanningDirect TreatmentClinical ConsultationRestorative ProgramsAdaptive EquipmentClinical JudgmentProblem SolvingDecision MakingTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizationAnalytical Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy or Related2 Years Clinical ExperienceFlorida Professional LicensureMaster of Science

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Rate: $0 USD per hour

Pay or shift range: $45.05 USD to $53 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

We are currently searching for an Occupational Therapist to work in the Health Center. This role provides patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. The Occupational Therapist participates in the interdisciplinary team process, and provides teaching and training to care giving staff; including involvementwith the clinical program development.

Schedule: This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm. Weekend Availability Required.

This position is responsible for:

  • 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.

  • Design restorative programs and train residents in the use of adaptive equipment.

  • Develop and enter Care Plans in the system for each of the resident’s needs. Maintain timely and accurate documentation.

  • Perform Resident Home Assessments as part of the discharge process.

  • Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy.

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, Healthcare Administration, or related field and two (2) years clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility or medically related area. State of Florida professional licensure. Master of Science degree preferred.

Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem- solving and decision-making skills, utilizes effective time management skills, ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers, strong oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and analytical skills.

Our life Plan Community, Westminster Towers, located in bustling downtown Orlando near Lake Lucerne. 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 from U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Rehab 2026, U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care 2026, Newsweek, America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026, 2025 Choice Community Award from Holleran Consulting for Resident Engagement, and 2025 Choice Community Award from Holleran Consulting for Resident Satisfaction.

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.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @WestminsterCareers and on LinkedIn to learn more about 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/

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,948 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$45.05–53/hr
  • Florida median$37–59/hr145 hourly ranges
  • US median$46–58/hr1,887 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $49.03/hr, is 8% above the Florida median midpoint ($46/hr) — in the middle half of Occupational Therapist hourly ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 387 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Florida and 4,948 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Occupational Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (1,370 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,963 of the 4,948 open Occupational Therapist jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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