Occupational Therapist Acute OT

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Education support

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, VA is seeking an Occupational Therapist for acute care. You will assess and treat patients, collaborate with physicians and a care team, and develop individualized plans to support recovery and independence.

The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based therapy, documentation, and ongoing professional development within a purpose-driven organization. LICENSURE in Virginia and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited School of Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed in the State of Virginia.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• 1 year OT experience preferred; acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical management of the patient.
• Ensure patient and stakeholder satisfaction while upholding ICARE values.
• Participate in Quality Management activities.
• Demonstrate effective communication.
• Follow hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Promote cost-effective unit operations.
• Document care using appropriate tools.
• Maintain competencies and pursue professional growth.
• Comply with professional, regulatory, governmental and departmental standards.

Education

Licensed in Virginia

Graduate of AOTA-accredited OT program

BLS at time of hire

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.95 - $49.42 / 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.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Occupational Therapist Acute OT with Henrico Doctors' Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

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:

• 1. Responsible for clinical management of the patient.
• 2. Assures satisfaction of customers (patients, visitors, physicians and staff), upholding ICARE values
• 3. Participates and understands Quality Management activities.
• 4. Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• 5. Demonstrates understanding of hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• 6. Promotes cost effective unit operations.
• 7. Documents care utilizing the appropriate tools.
• 8 Maintains competencies in clinical areas and is responsible for professional growth and development.
• 9. Complies with professional, regulatory, governmental and departmental standards.

What qualifications you will need:

EDUCATION: Graduate of an AOTA accredited School of Occupational Therapy

BLS – required at time of hire

LICENSURE: Licensed in the State of Virginia

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in an acute care facility preferred; 1 year OT experience required

Benefits

Henrico Doctors' 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.

Established in 1974, Henrico Doctors' Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, women's services and a 24/7 emergency department. Operated by HCA Healthcare, Henrico Doctors' Hospitals consists of three community campuses - Henrico, Parham, and Retreat Doctors' Hospitals along with a free-standing emergency center, Hanover Emergency Center. Envisioned, founded and supported by a group of independent physicians looking to provide high-quality care in an accessible community setting, Henrico Doctors' proudly remains committed to providing patients with the best care possible.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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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.