Compassionate Occupational Therapist: Impact & Growth

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Flexible spending / HSA

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, goal‑oriented care to our rehabilitation patients, in a supportive team environment.

You will assess patients, supervise treatments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor outcomes while building meaningful patient relationships. This role also offers opportunities for ongoing education, growth, and advancement within a national post‑acute care leader.

Qualifications

• Current OT licensure or eligibility as required by state regulations.
• CPR certification required.
• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred; or Bachelor’s degree with sufficient practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy to rehabilitation patients.
• Supervise treatments, perform patient assessments, and create personalized care plans.
• Build meaningful patient relationships and support recovery goals.
• Celebrate patient progress and outcomes with the team.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, goal‑oriented care to our rehabilitation patients, in a supportive team environment.

You will assess patients, supervise treatments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor outcomes while building meaningful patient relationships. This role also offers opportunities for ongoing education, growth, and advancement within a national post‑acute care leader.