Occupational Therapist Acute Care

Location: Pensacola, FL | Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola | Department: Acute Care

Schedule: Day Shift, Full-time, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills
• Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities
• Document findings of patient progress
• Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
• Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy prior to hire date or job transfer date required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's or Doctorate degree preferred