Occupational Therapist: Restore Independence & Hope

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family building benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Lees Summit Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and quality of life through personalized, evidence-based therapy. You will evaluate needs, develop plans, and provide hands-on treatment with physicians and the care team.

You will monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and educate patients and families to support recovery. This role emphasizes collaboration, compassionate care, and growth within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Missouri Occupational Therapy license or temporary license required on hire.
• Current BLS certification required on hire.
• New graduates may apply with temporary license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and develop individualized therapy plans with the care team.
• Deliver skilled, evidence-based interventions to promote healing and independence.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and document outcomes thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families to build understanding and engagement in recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners for safe transitions of care and optimal experiences.
• Lead by example, mentor therapy assistants or students, and uphold mission and values.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Missouri OT License or temporary license

Current BLS certification

Job description

Lees Summit Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and quality of life through personalized, evidence-based therapy. You will evaluate needs, develop plans, and provide hands-on treatment with physicians and the care team.

You will monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and educate patients and families to support recovery. This role emphasizes collaboration, compassionate care, and growth within a large health system.