Impactful Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Rehab

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland; Tallassee (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

HSA/FSAs

Team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland in Alabama seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver direct patient care, assess needs, and develop individualized therapy plans that restore independence and improve quality of life.

You will supervise treatments, build strong patient relationships, celebrate progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Current state licensure and CPR are required; a Master’s degree is preferred or Bachelor’s with experience.

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

• Provide direct care to patients needing occupational therapy.
• Supervise care and treatments, lead patient assessments, and create personalized care plans.
• Target and resolve patient concerns to support recovery.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients by understanding physical, mental, and emotional needs.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure consistent, high-quality therapy.
• Celebrate patient victories along the recovery journey.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient assessments

Care planning

Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Bachelor’s Degree + experience

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland in Alabama seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver direct patient care, assess needs, and develop individualized therapy plans that restore independence and improve quality of life.

You will supervise treatments, build strong patient relationships, celebrate progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Current state licensure and CPR are required; a Master’s degree is preferred or Bachelor’s with experience.