Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (part of HCA Healthcare) 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 8383 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32514 Full-time HCA Florida West Hospital 187 reviews Full-time Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Occupational Therapist? At HCA Florida West Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Occupational Therapist - Full-time, Inpatient Rehab (M-F 7-3:30, 2 weekend shifts a month) $15,000 sign on bonus for eligible new hires! 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. With access to advanced clinical resources, professional growth opportunities, and a culture grounded in purpose, you'll have the resources and support to grow your expertise while improving more lives in more ways.

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:

Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy State Licensed Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR/L) Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Benefits HCA Florida West 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 about

Employee Benefits Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. HCA Florida West Hospital is a 515-bed facility. We are proud to be the area's leading health care facility in quality outcomes performance. We are the area's first Accredited Chest Pain Center and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Our hospital is the first in the state of Florida to have earned Atrial Fibrillation with Electrophysiology Services Accreditation. We have an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We provide a specialized Emergency Department tailored to the needs of seniors and children. We have a Kid's ER dedicated to our youngest patients. We are the area's only comprehensive CARF-accredited physical rehabilitation hospital. Our facility has a behavioral health facility. We offer services including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, and orthopedics. Other services that we offer include robotic-assisted surgery, critical care, and neurology/neurosurgery. We also offer urology, gastroenterology, obstetrics, and pulmonary and rehabilitative medicine. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Occupational Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! 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.