Occupational Therapist

HCA Healthcare; Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Education support

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital in Trinity, FL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our care team. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized therapy plans, and deliver hands-on, evidence-based interventions to promote healing, independence, and quality of life.

Collaborating with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, you will monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, document outcomes thoroughly, and educate patients and families to build understanding, confidence, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current Florida Occupational Therapist license.
• Current BLS certification through AHA.
• Current FIM (Functional Independence Measure) within 90 days of hire.
• Strong critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized therapy plans with the care team.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to promote healing and independence.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans with thorough documentation.
• Educate patients and families to build understanding and engagement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to ensure safe transitions of care.
• Lead by example and mentor therapy assistants or students.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Documentation

Reading comprehension

Verbal instructions

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

BLS certification

FIM knowledge

Florida OT licensure

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

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.

We are currently looking for an ambitious Occupational Therapist to our team. As our Therapist, you will be a skilled member of the health care team and provide therapeutic services to patients using initial assessments, therapeutic procedures and interventions in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the hospital and applicable law. If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• You will treat disabilities, injuries and disease using therapeutic techniques according to prescriptions from a physician, performs testing and evaluation procedures on patients. You will record and document patient observation, treatment and changes in condition. You will also monitor, analyze and review clinical data. Also, you will reevaluate and modify treatment plans and goals based upon patient performance.
• You will communicate clearly and provide explanation of care in a way that can be easily understood by patients and their families. Also, ensure patient's family is informed of patient status.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy; Masters preferred.
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred.
• Current Florida Occupational Therapist license.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA (American Heart Association).
• Current FIM (Functional Independence Measure) required (within 90 days of hire).
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills.

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

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (OT) Occupational TherapistBachelors Degree

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital, 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is a 340 bed hospital. We serve Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. We offer specialty services including surgical, oncology and thoracic surgery. We have heart, vascular, behavioral health and obstetrics services. Our obstetrics services include a NICU and maternal fetal medicine. We offer ER 24/7 facilities to the surrounding areas for emergency services. We have been recognized as a leapfrog grade 'A' for patient safety. We are an advanced certified primary stroke center. We have earned the Joint Commission’s gold seal for total hips and total knees certification. Our oncology program is an accredited community cancer program. Our healthcare team brings over 50 years in a clinical setting. We have dedication to patient‑centered care. Our colleagues are encouraged to learn, grow and thrive in a supportive atmosphere. We celebrate the commitment of our people. We hope you’ll consider our careers at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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