Occupational Therapist PRN

Mission Health; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, part of the HCA Healthcare network, seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist PRN to support patient-centered rehabilitation across the continuum of care. You will assess functional status, craft individualized treatment plans, and provide hands-on therapy to restore independence and quality of life.

Join a multidisciplinary team committed to compassionate care, evidence-based practice, and exceptional patient experiences in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• OT certification and licensure as applicable in the state of practice.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and needs; develop individualized therapy plans.
• Deliver evidence-based, hands-on OT interventions to promote recovery and independence.
• Monitor progress, document outcomes, and adjust plans as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or related field

Job description

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 PRN today with Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate each patient’s functional abilities and needs, then develop individualized therapy plans in coordination with physicians and the care team.
• Deliver skilled, evidence-based interventions that promote healing, independence, and quality of life through purposeful, compassionate care.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust plans as needed, and ensure thorough, timely documentation that reflects quality outcomes.
• Educate patients and families to build understanding, confidence, and engagement throughout recovery and beyond.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to ensure seamless transitions of care, safe environments, and exceptional patient experiences.
• Lead by example—provide guidance to therapy assistants or students and uphold HCA Healthcare’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• (OT) Certified Occupational Therapist
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field

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.

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.