Occupational Therapist - Skilled

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - Lakeland, FL

Join a 13-week travel Occupational Therapist (OT) assignment in Lakeland, FL, and experience a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in this vibrant Central Florida city. This role offers 8-hour day shifts in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting, providing you with a dynamic and engaging work environment. Lakeland, Florida, is located about 45 minutes east of Tampa and an hour southwest of Orlando. The area offers family-friendly attractions, stunning architecture, and outdoor adventures. You can explore the expansive Circle B Bar Reserve, known for wildlife sightings including alligators and bald eagles, and enjoy hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Colt Creek State Park, which spans 5,000 acres. Safari Wilderness Ranch provides a unique experience with 50 species of animals such as zebras, camels, and lemurs. The Florida Children's Museum features interactive galleries and inclusive play spaces for kids of all abilities. Architecture enthusiasts will appreciate the 13-structure Frank Lloyd Wright collection at Florida Southern College, including the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel and Water Dome. Art lovers can visit the Polk Museum of Art for contemporary, Asian, Pre-Columbian, and African art. Lakeland also boasts 38 named lakes within its city limits, offering fishing and lake activities. The city's culinary scene includes restaurants, craft cocktail bars, and breweries, while shoppers can browse vintage items, antiques, and art in downtown boutiques. Sports fans can catch a Detroit Tigers spring training game or play golf on championship courses. Lakeland is also pet-friendly, with parks and attractions welcoming four-legged family members. The city provides a range of accommodations, from hotels to campgrounds, making it a welcoming destination for visitors of all interests.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will assess patients' physical, communication, and cognitive skills to develop individualized treatment plans. You will implement therapeutic activities to help patients regain independence in daily living, teach adaptive technology, and coach patients through exercises for pain relief and functional improvement. You will also review progress, adapt treatments, and provide support and education to family members and caregivers. Administrative responsibilities include maintaining accurate records and writing reports. You may collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and assist with discharge planning by recommending home exercise programs and assistive equipment. Required qualifications include a current Occupational Therapist license, strong communication and assessment skills, and experience in developing and implementing treatment plans. Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is beneficial. Experience in skilled nursing settings is preferred.