Occupational Therapist

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid family leave

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay

Education support and tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and quality of life after illness or injury. You will evaluate patient needs and develop individualized therapy plans while collaborating with a care team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration as an OT, along with BLS certification. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered as an Occupational Therapist.
• Providing evidence-based therapy tailored to patient needs.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient’s functional abilities and develop therapy plans.
• Deliver skilled interventions to promote healing and independence.
• Monitor progress and adjust therapy plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on recovery processes.
• Collaborate for seamless transitions of care and patient experiences.
• Guide therapy assistants or students.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

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 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.

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 certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered as a (OT) Occupational Therapist.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or related field.
• No travel required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing 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 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.