Occupational Therapist- Acute Care
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center · Smyrna, TN
- On site
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- Smyrna, TN
Job highlights
- Help patients regain independence and quality of life.
- Develop individualized therapy plans with physicians.
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
- Requires TN OT license and BLS certification.
About the role
Join TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center as an Occupational Therapist!
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our acute care team. We invest in our team members with significant benefits and professional growth opportunities. HCA Healthcare is committed to supporting our staff with up to $300 million in programs over three years.
Benefits and Total Rewards:
Our comprehensive total rewards package includes:
- Medical coverage with low or no cost for common services, including prescription drugs, behavioral health, telemedicine, and AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto/home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and long-term care.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support benefits, including fertility and adoption assistance.
- Convenient referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home repair, and event planning.
- Consumer discounts and retirement readiness assistance.
- Education assistance for tuition, student loans, certifications, and dependent scholarships.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage.
- Employee Health Assistance Fund for eligible colleagues.
Job Summary and Qualifications:
As an Occupational Therapist in acute care, you will be instrumental in helping patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life following illness or injury. You will provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to individual patient needs, working collaboratively with physicians and an interdisciplinary team.
Your Role Will Include:
- Evaluating patient functional abilities and needs to develop individualized therapy plans.
- Delivering skilled, evidence-based interventions to promote healing and independence.
- Monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Ensuring thorough and timely documentation of quality outcomes.
- Educating patients and families to foster understanding and engagement in recovery.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners for seamless care transitions.
- Providing guidance to therapy assistants and students.
What Qualifications You Will Need:
You will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate evaluation and care for the patient populations served in your department, understanding principles of growth and development across the lifespan and assessing data reflective of age-specific needs.
What You Will Do in This Role:
- Assess and adjust care in coordination with the health care team across the continuum.
- Evaluate patients' and families' ability to learn and incorporate teaching throughout hospitalization and for discharge preparation.
- Deliver compassionate, holistic care while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.
Required Qualifications:
- State of Tennessee Occupational Therapist license required.
- Graduate of an accredited OT program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current.
About TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center:
TriStar StoneCrest proudly serves Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our 100-bed hospital offers comprehensive medical care for adults and children, including emergency, surgical, and other services. With a medical staff of approximately 500 physicians across more than 45 specialties, we are committed to providing high-quality patient care with compassion and comfort in our modern facility.
Key Skills/Competency
- Occupational Therapy
- Acute Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Therapy Planning
- Evidence-Based Interventions
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Documentation
- Patient Care
- Tennessee License
Skills & topics
- Occupational Therapist
- Acute Care
- Therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Medical
- HCA Healthcare
- Tennessee
- Occupational Therapy
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your acute care experience and specific OT skills relevant to patient evaluation and therapy planning.
- Showcase your expertise: Emphasize your understanding of growth and development across the lifespan and age-specific needs in your application.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with evidence-based interventions, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Research the facility: Understand TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center's mission, values, and commitment to patient care in Rutherford County.
- Highlight your credentials: Ensure your Tennessee Occupational Therapist license and BLS certification are current and prominently displayed.
Technical preparation
Master kinetic chain assessments.,Practice specific treatment techniques.,Review common acute care diagnoses.,Study outcome measurement tools.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging patient recovery.,How do you handle family concerns?,Explain interdisciplinary teamwork success.,How do you prioritize patient needs?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for an Occupational Therapist at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center?
- As an Occupational Therapist at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, you will evaluate patients' functional abilities, develop individualized therapy plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team, deliver evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary partners. You will also provide guidance to therapy assistants or students.
- What qualifications are required for the Occupational Therapist position at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center?
- To qualify for this Occupational Therapist role, you will need a State of Tennessee Occupational Therapist license, be a graduate of an accredited OT program, and possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Demonstrating knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and age-specific needs is also essential.
- What benefits does TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center offer its employees?
- TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center offers a comprehensive total rewards package. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plans with a 100% match, employee stock purchase plan, education assistance, and various wellness and family support resources.
- How does TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center support professional growth for Occupational Therapists?
- TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center supports professional growth through access to advanced clinical resources, opportunities for continuing education (tuition, student loan, certification support), and a culture grounded in purpose. You'll have the resources to grow your expertise while improving patient lives.
- What patient populations will an Occupational Therapist typically work with at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center?
- The Occupational Therapist role at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center involves serving a diverse patient population in an acute care setting. This includes adults and children requiring therapy to regain independence following illness or injury, with a need to assess and provide care reflective of age-specific requirements.
- Can I apply for the Occupational Therapist job at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center if I am not yet licensed in Tennessee?
- A State of Tennessee Occupational Therapist license is a required qualification for this position. Candidates must possess this license to be considered for the Occupational Therapist role at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center.