Impactful Occupational Therapist — Local, Supportive Team

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Kissimmee; Loughman (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

401(k) and employee stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts / HSA

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Kissimmee is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will assess, plan, and implement tailored therapy programs, supporting patients toward independence and improved quality of life.

The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing education, and use of advanced technology to achieve meaningful recovery outcomes.

Qualifications

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

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

CPR certification

Direct patient care

Education

Master's Degree preferred

Bachelor's Degree + experience

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Kissimmee is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will assess, plan, and implement tailored therapy programs, supporting patients toward independence and improved quality of life.

The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing education, and use of advanced technology to achieve meaningful recovery outcomes.