Occupational Therapist | Inpatient | Acute Care

ChristianaCare; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid PTO

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Care@Work backup care

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work full time in our Acute Care setting. You will collaborate with a dynamic team to treat Neuro, Trauma, Cardiac, Orthopedic and General Debility populations on a busy inpatient unit.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. The role includes mentoring, ongoing professional development, and a structured career ladder with student affiliation programs.

Qualifications

• Education in Occupational Therapy at the required degree level.
• Licensure or eligibility to practice in Delaware.
• CPR certification required.
• AOTA membership/endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a dynamic team in an Acute Care setting.
• Care for Neuro, Trauma, Cardiac, Orthopedic and General Debility populations.
• Participate in mentoring and ongoing professional development.
• Engage in a clearly defined career ladder and student affiliation program.

Education

BS, MS, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Licensure or license eligibility in Delaware as an Occupational Therapist

CPR Certification

AOTA preferred

Job description

Job Details

Do you want to work at one of the top-100 hospitals in the nation?

Join a Place Where Caregivers Feel Like Family

Life is full of choices, and few are more important than choosing where—and with whom—you work. At ChristianaCare, we believe our caregivers are more than employees; they are respected professionals, teammates, and members of our extended family. When you join us, you are choosing an organization that values your contributions, invests in your growth, and celebrates the meaningful difference you make every day.

ChristianaCare is proud to be ranked among the Top 100 hospitals in the nation and nationally recognized for excellence. Even more importantly, we are known for fostering a culture where caregivers feel connected, appreciated, and supported throughout every stage of their careers.

New graduates are encouraged to apply

ChristianaCare is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work full time in our Acute Care setting. This position requires some weekend hours and one holiday per year.

In this position, you will work with a dynamic team in this patient-centered facility. This exciting position allows you to see a large variety of patient populations including Neuro, Trauma, Cardiac, Orthopedic and General Debility while working with a supportive team of OTs. The OT experience at ChristianaCare Health System offers a strong team approach, frequent interdisciplinary interaction, ongoing mentoring, state-of-the-art equipment and professional level educational opportunities.

Education and experience requirements

• BS, MS, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
• Licensure or license eligibility in the State of Delaware as an Occupational Therapist
• CPR Certification
• AOTA preferred

Our therapists bring a wide range of specialized skills that elevate the care we provide. We actively support professional development through mentorship, continuing education, and a clearly defined career ladder—recognizing and rewarding growth, expertise, and leadership as your career evolves. We also take pride in our dynamic student affiliation program, where teaching and learning are part of our culture.

ChristianaCare Offers

Incredible Work/Life benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance coverage on your first day of employment, paid PTO, retirement plans, twelve weeks of paid parental leave, annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

Hourly Pay Range: $35.39 - $56.63
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Post End Date

Jul 31, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.