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

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

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking for a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can truly make an impact? At Lee Health, we prioritize exceptional patient care in a collaborative setting that encourages work-life balance, continuous education, and clinical excellence.

Because the work you do matters, we make sure that you are supported both personally and professionally. We provide:

• Up to $10,000 in Hiring Incentives (if eligible)
• Exceptional Benefits medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Well-Being Support holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
• Professional Development Annual CEU reimbursement, free MedBridge subscription, and career advancement pathways
• Retirement Match up to 5%
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options
• Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates

At Lee Health, we care for you so that you can care for others.

Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida is the regions premier pediatric medical center, serving children across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties. As the only dedicated childrens hospital between Tampa and Miami, it provides comprehensive care including neonatal intensive care, pediatric specialties such as cardiology, neurology, and gastroenterology, as well as emergency and specialized transport services. Known for its family-centered approach, the hospital offers amenities like the Milk Lab, Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center, and an autism-friendly environment. Golisano has received numerous accolades, including the Hospital Impact Award from Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals, recognition as a Top Childrens Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, and the Labor and Delivery Excellence Award from Healthgrades, reflecting its commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care.

As an Occupational Therapist you will be 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.

Our Rehabilitation Services team is one of the largest and most dynamic in the region. With over 700 skilled professionals dedicated to helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence through comprehensive, compassionate care. Our licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists work closely with medical teams to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patients unique needs. Beyond core therapy services, we offer a variety of specialty programs including neurological rehabilitation, vestibular and balance therapy, lymphedema management, pelvic health therapy, and oncology rehabilitation. With services spanning acute care, skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient settings, our team delivers exceptional, evidence-based care that restores function and enhances quality of life.

What This Position Requires:

• Education: Baccalaureate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience: Prior Pediatric Acute Care experience strongly preferred.
• Certification: BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support).
• License: Active Florida State Occupational Therapist Licensure.

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