Occupational Therapist - Gulf Coast Medical Center; Acute Care

Overview

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center, 13681 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Work Type: Full Time

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

Hiring Range: $70,720.00 - $ annually

Because the work you do matters, we support you both personally and professionally. We provide:

• Exceptional Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Well-Being Support: holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
• Professional Development: annual CEU reimbursement, free Med Bridge 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

Gulf Coast Medical Center stands as our largest campus and is designated both a Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center. With 699 beds, Gulf Coast Medical Center delivers advanced, specialized care across Critical Care, Oncology, Orthopedic, Colorectal, Vascular, and General Surgery service lines. Our Acute Care Therapy Services team helps deliver programs like Animal-Assisted Therapy, the Early Activity Initiative, Why Not Home, and our In-House Rehabilitation Programs to achieve exceptional outcomes.

In this role you will examine, evaluate and test individuals with mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities or other health and movement-related conditions to determine a diagnosis, prognosis and plan of treatment intervention, and assess ongoing effects of intervention. The OT designs, implements and modifies treatment interventions to alleviate impairments and functional limitations. Additional responsibilities include reducing the risk of injury and promoting fitness, health and wellness across all ages.

The OT will be engaged in administration, consultation, education and research, and will conduct themselves in a professional manner. Core success attributes include critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, constructive feedback, and effective use of time and resources, with stress management and commitment to learning.

Our Rehabilitation Services team is one of the largest in the region, with over 700 licensed professionals dedicated to helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence through comprehensive, compassionate care. Our licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists work with medical teams to create individualized treatment plans. We offer specialty programs including neurological rehabilitation, vestibular and balance therapy, lymphedema management, pelvic health therapy, and oncology rehabilitation, spanning acute care, skilled nursing, home health and outpatient settings.

• 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

Lee Health is one of Florida's largest not-for-profit health systems, ranked among the top 25% of hospitals nationwide by Health grades (Americas 250 Best Hospitals). Our system includes four acute care hospitals (Lee Memorial Hospital, Health Park Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Cape Coral Hospital) plus Golisano Children's 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. Our mission is to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion, and our vision is to inspire hope and be a national leader in health and healing. We live our values (Respect, Excellence, Compassion, and Education) daily by fostering integrity, delivering exceptional care, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

Ready to Make A Difference? Apply today and join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your impact.