Community-Focused Occupational Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) & employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct care to rehabilitation patients and guide care plans. You will supervise treatments, perform patient assessments, and tailor plans to individual needs, while building trusting relationships that support recovery.

The role emphasizes compassionate, personalized care within a collaborative inpatient team, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth and access to advanced technology.

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.
• supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and addressing patient concerns.
• Building meaningful relationships with patients by understanding their physical, mental, and emotional needs for recovery.
• Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient assessments

Care planning

Communication with patients

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct care to rehabilitation patients and guide care plans. You will supervise treatments, perform patient assessments, and tailor plans to individual needs, while building trusting relationships that support recovery.

The role emphasizes compassionate, personalized care within a collaborative inpatient team, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth and access to advanced technology.