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HCA Healthcare · HCA Florida Blake Hospital · Bradenton, FL

Occupational Therapist

TypeFull time
EducationBachelor's
PostedOct 16
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Clear/active Florida Occupational Therapist license
Certifications
✓Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Education
✓Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Qualifications
✓Experience in appropriate healthcare setting
✓Current FIM (Functional Independence Measure) required (within 90 days of hire)
✓Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills
Master’s preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistancePaid parental leaveLife and disability insurance
HCA Healthcare
For-profit · Nashville, TN · 185 hospitals · 19 states
18,497open roles
1OT role open at this facility
11 miBradenton to Sarasota
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Clear/active Florida Occupational Therapist license
Certifications
✓Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Education
✓Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Qualifications
✓Experience in appropriate healthcare setting
✓Current FIM (Functional Independence Measure) required (within 90 days of hire)
✓Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills
Master’s preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistancePaid parental leaveLife and disability insuranceContinuing education
HCA Healthcare
For-profit · Nashville, TN · 185 hospitals · 19 states
18,497open roles
1OT role open at this facility
11 miBradenton to Sarasota
Want the next OT job in Florida by email?
Weekly, free, unsubscribe with one click.

Full employer posting

Current Incentives External applicants who meet

may be eligible for up to 7,500 in sign-on incentives for this opportunity. Relocation assistance may also be available. Do you have the career opportunities as an Occupational Therapist you want with your current employer?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Blake Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life after illness or injury. Guided by our mission to care for and improve human life, you will deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each patient’s unique goals and capabilities.

Working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team, you will evaluate needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide hands-on treatment that supports recovery through every stage of healing. With access to advanced clinical resources, professional growth opportunities, and a culture grounded in purpose, you’ll have the resources and support to grow your expertise while improving more lives in more ways.

Your role will include: Evaluating each patient’s functional abilities and needs, then developing individualized therapy plans in coordination with physicians and the care team. Delivering skilled, evidence-based interventions that promote healing, independence, and quality of life through purposeful, compassionate care. Monitoring patient progress, adjusting plans as needed, and ensuring thorough, timely documentation that reflects quality outcomes.

Educating patients and families to build understanding, confidence, and engagement throughout recovery and beyond. Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to ensure seamless transitions of care, safe environments, and exceptional patient experiences. Leading by example—providing guidance to therapy assistants or students and upholding HCA Healthcare’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy; Master’s preferred Experience in appropriate healthcare setting Clear/active Florida Occupational Therapist license Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Current FIM (Functional Independence Measure) required (within 90 days of hire) Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills Benefits HCA Florida Blake Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 380+ bed hospital located in Bradenton, FL. We have a thirteen-acre campus by the Gulf Coast beaches. We are the only state-designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

We have received verification by the American College of Surgeons. Our services include 24-hour emergency care, open-heart surgery, burn care, cancer care, joint replacement and inpatient rehabilitation. We are a recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Fit Friendly Designation.

We have an onsite day care program, Happy Cubs, a 24 hour employee fitness center and a healthy work environment. We develop our colleagues through cross-training into new units and ongoing skills development. We offer continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement.

We also offer great benefits. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Blake Hospital. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.

In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Occupational Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About the role

Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life after illness or injury. Guided by our mission to care for and improve human life, you will deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each patient’s unique goals and capabilities.