Acute Care Occupational Therapist

HCA Healthcare•Denton, TX

21h

About The Position

Medical City Denton is seeking an Acute Care Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life after illness or injury. The therapist provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s goals and capabilities, working with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team to evaluate needs, create individualized plans, and support recovery throughout the healing process. The role includes evaluating functional abilities, delivering skilled interventions, monitoring progress, documenting outcomes, educating patients and families, and coordinating transitions of care. The therapist may also guide therapy assistants or students and is expected to uphold HCA Healthcare’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 7–10-hour days and rotating weekends. The position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Requirements

Experience with geriatric and adult patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions.
Texas OTR license.
BLS certification; AHA or ARC Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ 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.
Monitor patient progress, adjust therapy plans as needed, and complete thorough, timely documentation.
Educate patients and families to build understanding, confidence, and engagement throughout recovery.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to support seamless transitions of care, safe environments, and positive patient experiences.
Provide guidance to therapy assistants or students and uphold HCA Healthcare’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
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.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Potential sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.