Occupational Therapist Acute Care

Grand Strand Medical Center – HCA; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Additional benefits for family building and legal assistance

Job summary

Grand Strand Medical Center – HCA in Myrtle Beach, SC is looking for an Acute Care Occupational Therapist to join its healthcare team. In this role, you will evaluate patients to develop individualized therapy plans that promote recovery and independence. Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based treatment, collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals, and educating patients and families. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and savings plans—all designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and develop therapy plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to promote healing and independence.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans, and ensure proper documentation.
• Educate patients and families for understanding and engagement.
• Collaborate with partners for seamless transitions of care.
• Provide guidance to therapy assistants or students.

Skills

Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of South Carolina

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as an Acute Care Occupational Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Grand Strand Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary

Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life after illness or injury. Guided by our mission, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of South Carolina.

Benefits

• 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.