PRN Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics

Lee Health; Orlando, Fort Myers (FL, FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves examining and evaluating individuals with various health-related conditions, developing personalized treatment plans, and promoting wellness across all ages. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, with a commitment to professional development. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive environment that values collaboration and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Examine, evaluate, and test individuals with impairments and disabilities.
• Develop treatment plans and assess ongoing effects of interventions.
• Engage in administration, consultation, education, and research.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Stress Management

Professionalism

Commitment to Learning

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Location:

Women and Children's Medical Plaza - 15901 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Department:

Rehab Services Women and Children's Med Plaza

Work Type:

PRN

Shift:

Shift 1 / 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Pay Rate:

$51.14 / hour

Summary

Responsible for examining, evaluating, and testing individuals with mechanical, physiological, and developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or other health and movement-related conditions. The goal is to determine diagnosis, prognosis, and develop a treatment plan, as well as assess ongoing effects of interventions. The OT is also responsible for alleviating impairments and disabilities by designing, implementing, and modifying treatment interventions. Additional responsibilities include reducing injury and impairment risks, and promoting health and wellness across all ages. The OT will engage in administration, consultation, education, and research, maintaining professional behavior. Success in this role requires critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, effective feedback utilization, time and resource management, stress management, and a commitment to learning.

Requirements

• Education: Baccalaureate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience: No previous experience required.
• Certification: BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support).
• License: Active Florida State Occupational Therapist Licensure.
• Other: Staff may be required to rotate to other treatment areas as needed, including Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health, Rehab Hospitals, and Pediatrics, which may require Level 2 Background Screening.