Occupational Therapist Acute Care

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Lone Tree, Colorado, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence after illness or injury. You will evaluate needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide hands-on therapy in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

This role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based interventions to improve quality of life, with documentation, ongoing progress monitoring, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient functional abilities and needs; develop individualized therapy plans with physicians and care team.
• Deliver skilled, evidence-based interventions to promote healing, independence and quality of life.
• Monitor patient progress; adjust plans as needed and document outcomes.
• Educate patients and families to build understanding and engagement during recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to ensure seamless transitions of care and safe environments.
• Lead and mentor therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare's mission and values.

Education

Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $37.45 - $56.19 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Position is Acute Care and schedule will be: Tuesday - Saturday

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 a(an) Occupational Therapist today with HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge.

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.

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:

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association