Location: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida - 9981 S. HealthPark Drive Fort Myers FL 33908
Department: Rehabilitation Services
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
Hiring Range: $70,720.00 - $115,252,80 annually
Due to the acuity of this role, we are unable to consider new graduates for this position
What We Offer You: 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
About this Position:Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida is a state-of-the-art, family-centered pediatric hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care to our youngest patients. Our Level III NICU offers advanced neonatal care, specializing in treating premature and medically complex infants. As a NICU Occupational Therapist, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on neurodevelopmental support, feeding therapy, and sensory integration to help our tiniest patients thrive.
In this role 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. 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.
About our Rehabilitation Team: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 patient's 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: NICU Experience required + Pediatric Acute Care Experience required
Certification: BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support).
License: Active Florida State Occupational Therapist Licensure.
Ready to Make A Difference? Apply today and join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your impact.
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