Occupational Therapist - Golisano Children's Hospital (Acute Care)

Lee Health
$32.59 - $44.00 / hour (New grad starting rate $34/hr)
United States, Florida, Fort Myers
9981 South Healthpark Drive (Show on map)
Jan 03, 2025
Location:Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida Address: 9981 S. HealthPark DriveFort Myers, FL 33908 Department: Rehabilitation Services Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$32.59 - $44.00 / hour (New grad starting rate $34/hr) Summary Are you an experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist looking to make a difference? At Golisano Children's Hospital in beautiful Southwest Florida, were committed to providing exceptional care to our pediatric patientsand we need passionate professionals like you to join our team! Were offering up to $10,000 in hiring and relocation incentives to support your transition and make your move to sunny Southwest Florida even easier! Lee Health offers YOU: Be Valued for Being You. At Lee Health, it's all about you. Up to$10,000 HIRING INCENTIVE, if eligible Exceptional Benefits package that includes access to holistic services, up to 5% retirement match, CEU Reimbursement, free MedBridge subscription, PSLF loan forgiveness program, and more Expense paid on-site interview Leadership and growth opportunities Career satisfaction Areas of Practice: ACUTE CARE: Lee Memorial Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center, Healthpark Medical Center SPECIALTY HOSPITALS: The Rehab Hospital (IRF), Golisano Children's Hospital POST ACUTE: Gulf Coast Skilled Nursing Unit, Lee Memorial Skilled Nursing Unit, Healthpark Care Center (SNF) OUTPATIENT: 14 Outpatient Adult Clinics, 5 Outpatient Pediatric Clinics HOME HEALTH: South, Central and North region Responsible for examining, evaluating and testing individuals with mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities or other health and movement-related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis and plan of treatment intervention, and assess the ongoing effects of intervention. The OT is also responsible for alleviating impairments, functional limitations and disabilities by designing, implementing and modifying treatment interventions. Additional responsibilities include reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health and wellness in populations of all ages. The OT will be engaged in administration, consultation, education and research. The OT will be expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning. Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy. Experience: Pediatric OT experience required, ideally 1-2 years in acute care. Fieldwork experiences maybe considered for newer professionals. Preferred experience with infant development/handling, pediatric surgical/orthopedic conditions, developmental delays, and general acute care. Certification:BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support). License: Active Florida State Occupational Therapist Licensure. Other :Ability to work well in a team-oriented and dynamic environment. US:FL:Fort Myers