Occupational Therapist

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Treat disabilities, injuries, and disease using therapeutic techniques according to prescriptions from a physician.
• Perform testing and evaluation procedures on patients.
• Record and document patient observation, treatment, and changes in condition.
• Monitor, analyze, and review clinical data.
• Reevaluate and modify treatment plans and goals based upon patient performance.
• Communicate clearly and provide explanations of care in a way that can be easily understood by patients and their families.
• Ensure patient's family is informed of patient status.
• Evaluate each patient’s 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 through purposeful, compassionate care.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust plans as needed, and ensure thorough, timely documentation that reflects quality outcomes.
• Educate patients and families to build understanding, confidence, and engagement throughout recovery and beyond.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to ensure seamless transitions of care, safe environments, and exceptional patient experiences.
• Lead by example—providing guidance to therapy assistants or students and upholding HCA Healthcare’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in an appropriate healthcare setting preferred.
• Current Florida Occupational Therapist license.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA (American Heart Association).
• Current FIM (Functional Independence Measure) required (within 90 days of hire).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
• PC skills.

Benefits

HCA Florida Trinity 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Facility

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is a 340-bed hospital serving Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. We offer specialty services including surgical, oncology, and thoracic surgery. Our services include heart, vascular, behavioral health, and obstetrics, with a NICU and maternal fetal medicine. We provide 24/7 ER facilities for emergency services. Recognized as a Leapfrog Grade ‘A’ for patient safety, we are an advanced certified primary stroke center and have earned the Joint Commission’s gold seal for total hips and total knees certification. Our oncology program is an accredited community cancer program. Our healthcare team brings over 50 years of experience in a clinical setting, with a dedication to patient-centered care. Colleagues are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive atmosphere.