People interested in working at the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital can meet with recruiters on Jan. 31 during a public hiring event at Polk State College.
Once it’s fully staffed, the hospital is poised to be the sixth-largest employer in Lakeland and the 15th-largest employer in Polk County.
Hiring event details
- Who: The job fair is open to anyone, from experienced nurses to those seeking entry-level support roles.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
- 9 a.m. to noon: Interviews for non-nursing, non-physician roles including therapy, respiratory, imaging, pharmacy, food and nutrition, environmental services, customer service and more.
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Interviews for nursing and nursing support professionals.
- Where: Polk State College – Lakeland Campus, Lakeland Technology Building (LTB), 3425 Winter Lake Road
- What to bring: A printed copy of your resume
- How to prepare: Registration is not required, but applicants are encouraged to review openings at OrlandoHealth.com/Lakeland and apply online before the event.
The upcoming fair will be the hospital’s second public hiring event. More than 1,000 applicants attended the first one in August, according to Public Affairs and Media Relations Manager Kimberly C. Moore.
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