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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$87,794 / year median in South Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Your role will include:
Evaluating each patient's functional abilities and needs, then developing individualized therapy plans in coordination with physicians and the care team. Delivering skilled, evidence-based interventions that promote healing, independence, and quality of life through purposeful, compassionate care. Monitoring patient progress, adjusting plans as needed, and ensuring thorough, timely documentation that reflects quality outcomes. Educating patients and families to build understanding, confidence, and engagement throughout recovery and beyond. Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to ensure seamless transitions of care, safe environments, and exceptional patient experiences. Leading by example—providing guidance to therapy assistants or students and upholding HCA Healthcare's mission, values, and commitment to excellence.What qualifications you will need:
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (OTR) Occupational Therapist Registered in the state of South Carolina Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Benefits HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: 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 Learn more aboutEmployee Benefits Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Founded in 1975, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry . Key Highlights Award-winning Heart Center Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region's only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes Expanded Emergency Access In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care: Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville) Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston) James Island Emergency (Charleston) Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County) Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon! Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Occupational Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! 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.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)