Occupational Therapist | Inpatient | Acute Care

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Care team. You will treat a diverse patient population and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group to support patient-centered outcomes.

The role requires weekend hours and one holiday per year. Qualifications include a BS/MS/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, Delaware licensure, CPR certification, and AOTA preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy required.
• Licensure in Delaware as Occupational Therapist required or eligible.
• CPR Certification required.
• AOTA certification/training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy in acute care with a diverse patient population.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to set and achieve care goals.
• Maintain licensure and pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary interaction

Education

BS/MS/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Licensure in Delaware as 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

Professional Development and Culture

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.

Benefits

• 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
• great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

Salary

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Location

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website

Application Period

Post End Date Oct 30, 2026