Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Medical City Healthcare; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10k

Job summary

Medical City Denton is recruiting an Acute Care Occupational Therapist to support patients regaining independence after illness or injury. You will evaluate needs, craft individualized care plans, and deliver hands‑on, evidence‑based therapy with a multidisciplinary team.

This role offers Monday–Friday shifts (7–10 hour days) with rotating weekends and a sign‑on bonus up to $10k. A Texas OTR license and BLS/AHA certification are required, with opportunities for professional growth within HCA

Qualifications

• Experience with geriatric and adult patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions required.
• Texas OTR license, BLS required, AHA or ARC.
• (OTR) Occupational Therapist Registered, or (OT) Occupational Therapist.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Bachelor's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized therapy plans with physicians and care team.
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions to promote healing, independence and quality of life.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans, and document outcomes accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and families to build understanding and engagement in recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners for safe transitions of care and patient experience.
• Provide guidance to therapy assistants or students and uphold mission and values.

Skills

Geriatric care

Neurological care

Orthopedic care

OTR License

BLS Certified

Education

Bachelor's Degree

OTR license (Texas)

Job description

Medical City Denton

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Shift information: Monday - Friday 7-10 hour days; rotating weekends

May be eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $10k!

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:

• Experience with geriatric and adult patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions required
• Texas OTR license, BLS required, AHA or ARC
• (OTR) Occupational Therapist Registered, or (OT) Occupational Therapist
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Bachelors Degree required

Benefits

Medical City Denton, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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