Compassionate Occupational Therapist — Local Impact & Growth

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Texarkana; Austin (TX); 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) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Texarkana is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care in a welcoming inpatient setting. You will assess abilities, develop personalized activity-based plans, and work closely with a supportive team to optimize independence and quality of life.

The role emphasizes hands-on treatment, patient education, and collaborative goal setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients requiring occupational therapy.
• Supervise treatments, conduct patient assessments, and create personalized care plans.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients to support physical, mental, and emotional recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories and track progress toward goals.

Skills

Direct patient care

Care planning

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Texarkana is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care in a welcoming inpatient setting. You will assess abilities, develop personalized activity-based plans, and work closely with a supportive team to optimize independence and quality of life.

The role emphasizes hands-on treatment, patient education, and collaborative goal setting.