Impactful Occupational Therapist — Patient-Centric Care

Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock options

Flexible spending accounts

Vibrant team environment

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, evidence-informed occupational therapy to rehabilitation patients in a supportive hospital setting. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develop individualized care plans, and guide therapies aimed at improving independence and quality of life.

The role emphasizes building trust with patients, supervising treatment progress, and celebrating recovery milestones within a dynamic

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.

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, evidence-informed occupational therapy to rehabilitation patients in a supportive hospital setting. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develop individualized care plans, and guide therapies aimed at improving independence and quality of life.

The role emphasizes building trust with patients, supervising treatment progress, and celebrating recovery milestones within a dynamic