Occupational Therapist - Cape Coral Hospital (Acute Care)

Location:Cape Coral Hospital -636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral FL 33990

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Work Type: Full Time ; Your choice of a Tuesday - Saturday (8 hour shifts) or a Wednesday - Saturday schedule (10 hour shifts)

Department Hours:7:00:00 AM to 6:00:00 PM

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

The Cape Coral Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Therapy Department is actively seeking an Occupational Therapistto join our talented Acute Care Therapy Team.

Cape Coral Hospital is a nationally recognized hub for advanced emergency, surgical, and womens health care. Serving Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, and Pine Island, our patient-centered approach and community wellness programs make every day meaningful. As a Primary Stroke Center, DNV Hip and Knee Center of Excellence, and Leapfrog A-Rated hospital, your work here will truly make a difference.

We value teamwork and take aninterdisciplinary approachto elevate patient satisfaction and provide patients with the individualized care they deserve.If you are a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply!

Why Lee Health?

• Be Valued for Being You: AtLee Health, its all about YOU.
• Generous Hiring Incentive: Upto $10,000 for eligible candidates.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoyan exceptional benefits package including access to holistic services, up to 5% retirement match, CEU reimbursement, a free MedBridge subscription, PSLF loan forgiveness program, and more.
• Expense-Paid On-Site Interview
• Leadership and Growth Opportunities: Advanceyour career with us.
• Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction: Experiencea fulfilling career where you can make a real difference.

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. 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.

Requirements:

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:Cape Coral