Occupational Therapist Adult Acute Care

Sunrise Hospital; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 59,856 - 89,764; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Las Vegas is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat a diverse patient population in various settings. This role involves supervising therapy assistants and adhering to state regulations, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and a license from the State of Nevada. The ideal candidate will show proficiency in providing exceptional care and should possess BLS certification. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• License from the State of Nevada.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• 1-2 years of hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with a variety of conditions.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants and rehab technicians.
• Communicate with treatment teams and families regarding care.

Skills

Assessment and evaluation

Patient care

Communication

Therapeutic interventions

Education

Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $43.45 - $65.16 / hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The staff occupational therapist is responsible for the evaluation, assessment and treatment of a wide variety of patients, including those with neurological, orthopedic, cardiac and other medical conditions in acute, sub‑acute, rehabilitation and outpatient occupational therapy settings. The therapist supervises occupational therapy assistants and rehab technicians, evaluates and treats patients in accordance with facility rules, the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, and the State of Nevada. The role requires knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess and interpret data reflective of patients’ medical status and age‑specific needs to provide appropriate care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.

What you will do in this role

• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative and functional status; participate in patient placement and total plan of care development.
• Provide purposeful and skilled interaction care; use procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
• Observe and report patient reaction to treatment and changes in condition.
• Communicate pertinent payer needs/requirements to physician, treatment team, patient and family in a timely manner.
• Prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments and handoffs.

Qualifications you will need

• Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in Occupational Therapy.
• One to two years of experience in a hospital setting preferred; entry‑level graduates will be considered.
• License from the State of Nevada.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center provides Las Vegas and the Southwest region with high‑quality, advanced healthcare services. For nearly 60 years, Sunrise has served its community and earned the Consumer Choice Award for 15 consecutive years. As the largest acute care facility in Nevada and the state’s only fresh post‑op Pediatric CICU, Sunrise also offers an advanced comprehensive stroke center that received the Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the GWTG.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the E**thisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, it spent an estimated $3.7 billion delivering charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated services.

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.