Community-Focused Occupational Therapist

CHI St. Joseph Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health; Pinnacle (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Flexible spending account

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality therapy services in a rehabilitative setting. You will provide direct care, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients’ functional independence.

The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based practice, patient education, and ongoing assessment to optimize recovery in a supportive team environment.

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

• Provide direct care to patients needing occupational therapy.
• Supervise care and treatments, lead patient assessments, create personalized care plans, and address patient concerns.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients by addressing physical, mental, and emotional needs for recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way.

Skills

Direct patient care

Care plan development

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in OT

Bachelor's degree in OT

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality therapy services in a rehabilitative setting. You will provide direct care, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients’ functional independence.

The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based practice, patient education, and ongoing assessment to optimize recovery in a supportive team environment.