Occupational Therapist Acute

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare in Austin, Texas is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Acute setting. This role focuses on helping patients regain independence and quality of life following illness or injury.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate patient needs, develop personalized care plans, deliver compassionate therapy, and work closely with other healthcare professionals. A Bachelor's Degree and licensure as an Occupational Therapist are prerequisites for this vital role.

The position offers comprehensive medical benefits, wellbeing support, and substantial educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of starting.
• Experience in a clinical setting as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and needs.
• Develop individualized therapy plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Deliver skilled, evidence-based interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and families throughout recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners effectively.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient Evaluation

Individualized Care Plans

Compassionate Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Occupational Therapist License

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

The job is an Occupational Therapist in the Acute setting at St. David's South Austin Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare. 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.

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.

Qualifications

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

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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.