Home Health Occupational Therapist

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentives up to $10k

Exceptional benefits – medical, dental

Well-being support

Professional development

Mileage reimbursement

Retirement match up to 5%

PSLF eligibility

Paid time off

Expense-paid on-site interviews

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for home health in the Fort Myers area. You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with the care team to support safe, independent living at home.

Role requires Florida OT licensure and BLS certification; Home Health experience preferred. Competitive benefits and a generous hiring range are offered to support professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Examine, evaluate and test individuals with impairments to determine diagnosis and plan of treatment.
• Design, implement and modify treatment interventions to alleviate impairments and functional limitations.
• Promote fitness, health and wellness, and reduce injury risk across ages.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Responsibility

Professionalism

Constructive feedback

Time management

Stress management

Commitment to learning

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Location:Home Health ; North Zone (Cape Coral/North Fort Myers)

Department:Occupational Therapy

Work Type:Full Time ; Exempt

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

Hiring Range:$70,720.00- $115,252.00 annually

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 encourageswork-life balance, continuous education ,andclinical excellence.

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
• Mileage Reimbursement for work related travel
• 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.

About this Position:

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 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:Home Health Experience preferred.

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

License:Active Florida State Occupational Therapist Licensure.

About Lee Health:

Lee Health is one of Floridas largest and most respected not-for-profit health systems, proudly ranked among the top 25% of hospitals nationwide by Healthgrades Americas 250 Best Hospitals. Our system includes four acute care hospitalsLee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Cape Coral Hospitalplus Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida, over 100 physician practice locations, and expanding Home Health and Skilled Nursing services. With more than 17,000 employees, 2,500 medical staff, and 950+ primary and specialty care providers, we serve over two million patient contacts each year. At Lee Health, were guided by our mission to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion, and our vision to inspire hope and be a national leader in health and healing. We live our values every day (Respect, Excellence, Compassion, and Education) by fostering integrity, delivering exceptional care, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

US:FL:Fort Myers