Occupational Therapist (Acute Care)

Nemours is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Full-Time), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida.

This is a full-time pediatric Occupational Therapist position that provides therapy in the acute care setting including intensive care units. The position will also include 1 day per week seeing patients on our inpatient rehab unit.

Experience in the NICU is a plus but not required.

Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children’s Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system.

Our 130-bed pediatric hospital also features the area’s only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region.

A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children’s Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond.

In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

Provides Occupational Therapy evaluation, treatment, and consultation to patients referred to the Nemours Children’s Hospital Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services Department.

Services are provided under the prescription of a physician and within the guidelines designated by departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Occupational Therapist demonstrates proficiency in the care of pediatrics for patients ages birth to 21yo. May also require proficiency with neonates as required by the assigned setting.

• Demonstrates competency in pediatric Occupational Therapy as per department clinical competencies.
• Staff development: assesses existing and develops new activities that promote general knowledge and professionalism within the department; participates in peer review process.
• Clinical Education: Assists in mentoring affiliating occupational therapy students, new occupational therapy staff, support personnel, and volunteers.
• Keeps current with trends and research in the field of Occupational Therapy.
• Professional Development: Attends in-services/continuing education, provides updates in the form of in-services to associates. Participates in professional learning opportunities as required by state specifications and Nemours. Developing ties with professional organizations. Provides educational in-services and experiences to the discipline/program and outside community.
• Program Development: participates in activities to increase program use, awareness, and marketing. Attends program meetings. Contributes to achievement of department/program goals. Collaborates with community partners and participates in occupational therapy related community events. Provides outreach assistance to outside professionals concerning children with occupational therapy needs.
• Works collaboratively with other departments and specialties.
• Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy and The Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
• Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Maintains knowledge of insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Minimum of three (3) months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences.
• Florida State License to practice Occupational Therapy required.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
• Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA, FOTA) preferred.
• Prior pediatrics experience preferred.
• Must be available for weekend shifts.

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.