Acute Rehab Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Position at Doctors Hospital of Augusta

Are you passionate about helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life? Join the Acute Rehabilitation team at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, where you'll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist who thrives in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment and is committed to helping patients achieve their highest level of function.

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 exampleproviding guidance to therapy assistants or students and upholding HCA Healthcare's mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (OT) Occupational Therapist
• Bachelors Degree

Why Join Doctors Hospital of Augusta?

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. As part of our Acute Rehabilitation team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from complex illnesses, injuries, and surgeries while advancing your career in a supportive healthcare environment.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women's imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.

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.