Compassionate Occupational Therapist — Impactful Rehab

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Memorial Hospital at Gulfport; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Gulfport, MS, seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver direct patient care within a rehabilitation setting. You will supervise therapy, conduct assessments, and develop personalized care plans to drive patient independence and recovery.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and ongoing professional growth within a national leader in inpatient rehabilitation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy to patients.
• Supervise care and treatments, lead patient assessments, create personalized care plans.
• Address patient concerns and track progress toward recovery.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients to support rehabilitation.

Skills

Direct patient care

Care plan development

Patient assessment

Supervising therapy

Communication skills

Relationship building

CPR certification

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in OT or related field

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Gulfport, MS, seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver direct patient care within a rehabilitation setting. You will supervise therapy, conduct assessments, and develop personalized care plans to drive patient independence and recovery.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and ongoing professional growth within a national leader in inpatient rehabilitation.