Occupational Therapist

HCA Healthcare

Gainesville, FL

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Gainesville, FL
POSTED
5 days ago

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Occupational Therapist with HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehab) - Full-time, Day Shift

$20,000 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:
  • State Licensed Occupational Therapist
  • Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support
Benefits

HCA Florida Gainesville 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.

About HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital

HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, opening Spring 2026, is a 90-bed, state-of-the-art acute care facility offering comprehensive emergency services, advanced surgical care, and a 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. As part of HCA Florida Healthcare and the broader HCA Healthcare network of 650+ sites, we are committed to improving more lives in more ways and serving the Gainesville community.

Key Specialties

  • Emergency Medicine – Comprehensive emergency care services
  • Orthopedic Surgery – Advanced procedures for bones, joints, and musculoskeletal conditions
  • Spine Surgery – Specialized care for spinal disorders and injuries
  • General Surgery – Full range of surgical treatments for diverse conditions
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery – Laparoscopic and robotic techniques for faster recovery and reduced complications
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation – 30-bed unit for post-surgical and injury recovery

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital opening in Spring 2026
  • Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative surgical techniques
  • Join a collaborative, patient-centered team committed to excellence
  • Access career growth opportunities within HCA Healthcare’s nationwide network
  • Make a difference in the Gainesville community while advancing your career

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Gainesville. Apply now and become part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s mission to improve more lives in more ways.


"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.

About the Company

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HCA Healthcare

At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.

HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.

And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1968
WEBSITE
http://hcahealthcare.com/