Impactful Occupational Therapist — Day-One Benefits

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland; Wakefield (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will assess individual needs, develop personalized care plans, supervise treatments, and support patients and families toward independence and optimal recovery.

Join a compassionate team that values empathy, ongoing learning, and outcomes.

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.
• Guiding patients by supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and targeting and resolving patient concerns.
• Building meaningful relationships with patients by dedicating time to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful recovery.
• Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Skills

Direct patient care

Assessment skills

Relationship building

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree preferred

Bachelor's Degree + experience

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will assess individual needs, develop personalized care plans, supervise treatments, and support patients and families toward independence and optimal recovery.

Join a compassionate team that values empathy, ongoing learning, and outcomes.