Pediatric Occupational Therapist, NICU Acute Care, Wolfson Children's Hospital

*Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus*

*Relocation Assistance Available*

Baptist Medical Center is hiring a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Care Rehab team at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Downtown Jacksonville. This is a Full-Time position which will have a caseload particularly emphasizing NICU support. 

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist will support the Acute Care Rehab team, evaluating and treating patients with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and medical diagnoses. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a pediatric acute care setting supporting a multidisciplinary team as well as experience with patient and family education.  

Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Acute Care Rehab Department, Job Responsibilities: 

• Evaluates and treats patients with neurological, orthopedic, and medical diagnoses.
• Extensive patient/family education.
• Works with multidisciplinary team care.
• In-services interdisciplinary team members and hospital staff

Experience Requirements:

• 1 or more year(s) Pediatric Acute Care Experience Strongly Preferred
• 1 or more year(s) NICU Experience Strongly Preferred
• Orthopedics Experience
• Developmental Experience
• Neuro Experience

Education & Credential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Physical Therapy Required

• Licensed Physical Therapist from FL Department of Health Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Required

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care.

At Wolfson Children's Hospital, we provide an exceptional employment experience where team members can bring their authentic selves and belong to a larger purpose together. By fostering connections with our team members and our community, we offer a fulfilling and personal career.

When you join Wolfson, it’s more than just a job. You will find a profound sense of purpose and belonging as you embark on a career that truly changes lives. Wolfson provides the support and resources you need to build the career you want as you contribute to the greater good.

If you are interested in this Full-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist position at Wolfson Children's Hospital, please apply now or email Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com.

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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Location

Wolfson Children's Hospital
841 Prudential dr
Jacksonville 32207

Location Overview Wolfson Children's Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.  The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.