Impactful Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Rehabilitation Hospital of Cookeville; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality therapy to patients at our Cookeville, TN site. Join a supportive team that emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and outcomes-driven practice.

You will assess patients, create individualized plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery. The role requires a current OT license, CPR/BLS certification (or within 30 days of hire), and a commitment to community-focused rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess patient needs and adjust treatment plans.
• Proven teamwork in a rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to patients.
• Supervise care and treatments; conduct assessments and create personalized care plans.
• Address patient concerns and track progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes for patients.
• Celebrate patient victories to motivate continued engagement in therapy.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality therapy to patients at our Cookeville, TN site. Join a supportive team that emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and outcomes-driven practice.

You will assess patients, create individualized plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery. The role requires a current OT license, CPR/BLS certification (or within 30 days of hire), and a commitment to community-focused rehabilitation.