Occupational Therapist

HCA Healthcare • Live Oak, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Occupational Therapist with Methodist Hospital Northeast, you will help patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life after illness or injury. Guided by HCA Healthcare’s mission to care for and improve human life, you will deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each patient’s goals and capabilities. You will work with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team to evaluate patient needs, develop individualized plans, and provide hands-on treatment throughout recovery. The role also includes supporting safe transitions of care, educating patients and families, and guiding therapy assistants or students. The hospital notes access to clinical resources and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapy license issued by the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; a 90–180-day grace period applies for those with temporary license status.
• BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in an acute or inpatient rehabilitation occupational therapy setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate each patient’s functional abilities and needs and 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 plans as needed, and complete thorough, timely documentation.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding, confidence, and engagement during recovery and beyond.
• 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

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time