Community-Focused Occupational Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Gadsden; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and CE

Company-matching 401(k)

Health savings and spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team in Kentucky. You will deliver direct patient care, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

You’ll supervise treatments, conduct assessments, and tailor interventions to address physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, celebrating patient progress along the way. This role offers growth, stability, and a compassionate workplace.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• CPR certification.
• Master's Degree preferred, or Bachelor's Degree plus sufficient experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy.
• Guiding patients by supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and targeting and resolving patient concerns.
• Building meaningful relationships with patients by dedicating time to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful recovery.
• Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Skills

Direct patient care

Assessment and planning

Patient relationships

Supervision of care

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree + experience acceptable

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team in Kentucky. You will deliver direct patient care, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

You’ll supervise treatments, conduct assessments, and tailor interventions to address physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, celebrating patient progress along the way. This role offers growth, stability, and a compassionate workplace.