Occupational Therapist
Job Description
A new 90-bed acute care hospital opening Spring 2026 in Gainesville, FL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its team. The facility offers comprehensive emergency services, advanced surgical care, and a dedicated 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit.
The role. As an Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate each patient's functional abilities and develop individualized therapy plans in close coordination with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team. You will deliver skilled, evidence-based interventions designed to promote healing, independence, and quality of life, adjusting treatment plans as patients progress and maintaining thorough, timely documentation throughout. A meaningful part of the role involves educating patients and families to build confidence and engagement during recovery, as well as collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to ensure safe, seamless transitions of care. You may also provide guidance to therapy assistants or students as part of your day-to-day practice.
What we're looking for.
- Vocational School Graduate Required
- State Licensed Occupational Therapist Required
- 1+ years of Occupational Therapist experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Schedule. Days with rotating weekends; core hours are 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with schedules staggered based on hospital needs.
Compensation. $32.52 - $44.72/hr plus Sign on: Case by Case Basis; Relocation Assistance: Case by Case
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.