Occupational Therapist Acute Care

Occupational Therapist

Hourly Wage Estimate: $37.45 - $56.19 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

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Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Occupational Therapist today with HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life after illness or injury. Guided by our mission to care for and improve human life, you will deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each patient's unique goals and capabilities. Working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team, you will evaluate needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide hands-on treatment that supports recovery through every stage of healing. With access to advanced clinical resources, professional growth opportunities, and a culture grounded in purpose, you'll have the resources and support to grow your expertise while improving more lives in more ways.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating each patient's functional abilities and needs, then developing individualized therapy plans in coordination with physicians and the care team.
• Delivering skilled, evidence-based interventions that promote healing, independence, and quality of life through purposeful, compassionate care.
• Monitoring patient progress, adjusting plans as needed, and ensuring thorough, timely documentation that reflects quality outcomes.
• Educating patients and families to build understanding, confidence, and engagement throughout recovery and beyond.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to ensure seamless transitions of care, safe environments, and exceptional patient experiences.
• Leading by example—providing guidance to therapy assistants or students and upholding HCA Healthcare's mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited school with bachelors, masters or doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Maintains current registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Maintains active Occupational Therapy Certification in the State of Colorado
• Maintains current certification in BLS for HealthCare Providers ( in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines)
• Successful completion of student clinical rotation or work experience in at least one of the following settings:
• acute care hospital, long-term acute care facility, skilled nursing facility, and/or acute rehabilitation setting.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (OTR) Occupational Therapist Registered
• Bachelors Degree, or Masters Degree

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Occupational Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.