Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Burn Center

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with employer matching

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing support and counseling services

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Burn Rehab Occupational Therapist to aid patients in regaining independence and improving their quality of life post-injury. This role involves evaluating patient needs, creating personalized therapy plans, and working alongside healthcare teams to deliver compassionate, effective care.

This position further offers a range of benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more, ensuring both personal and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• Requires prior Acute Care or Burn Therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient abilities and develop therapy plans.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor and document patient progress accurately.
• Educate patients and families on recovery processes.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for seamless care.
• Provide guidance to therapy assistants and students.

Skills

Evidence-based interventions

Patient education and engagement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Functional assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Occupational Therapist (OT) certification

Job description

Job Title

Burn Rehab Occupational Therapist

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Burn Rehab 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 must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (OT) Occupational Therapist.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Prior Acute Care or Burn Therapy experience is 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.