Inpatient Occupational Therapist

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan with matching

Legal counseling

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare is seeking an Inpatient Occupational Therapist to join their team. This role is integral in helping patients regain their independence, with responsibilities including evaluating patient needs, developing therapy plans, and delivering compassionate care. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team ensures quality outcomes.

Candidates must have an OTR or OT certification and a relevant degree, alongside 1 year of experience. The position offers a range of benefits including medical, educational support, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) or Occupational Therapist (OT).
• 1 year of experience required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients' functional abilities and needs.
• Developing individualized therapy plans.
• Delivering skilled, evidence-based interventions.
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting plans.
• Educating patients and families.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Evidence-based therapy

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

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 an Inpatient Occupational Therapist today with St. David's Medical Center.

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.

Your Role

• 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.
• 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.
• Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) or Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.
• 1 year of experience required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 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 well‑being 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.

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.