Lee Memorial Health System

Occupational Therapist - Lee Memorial Hospital (Acute Care)

Lee Memorial Health System$70K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Florida State Occupational Therapist Licensure
  • Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Examine and evaluate individuals with various impairments and disabilities
  • Determine diagnoses and develop treatment plans based on evaluations
  • Design and implement tailored treatment interventions
  • Modify treatment strategies as needed to enhance recovery
  • Engage in administrative tasks, consultations, and education activities
  • Conduct research to advance therapy practices
  • Promote health and wellness across different populations

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with over 700 skilled professionals
  • Access to comprehensive, evidence-based rehabilitation services
  • Opportunity to specialize in diverse programs like neurological and oncology rehab
  • Engagement in a variety of care settings including acute care and outpatient
  • Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
Full Job Description
Location: Lee Memorial Hospital - 2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33901

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Hiring Range: $70,720.00 - $115,252,80 annually

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: No previous job experience required.

Certification: BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support).

License: Active Florida State Occupational Therapist Licensure.

US:FL:Fort Myers

About Lee Memorial Health System

Lee Memorial Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides a range of medical services to patients in Southwest Florida. The organization operates several hospitals, outpatient centers, and clinics, and offers a variety of medical specialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and pediatrics. Lee Memorial Health System was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida.
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