Impactful Occupational Therapist – Rehab & Growth

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland; Stanton (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver direct patient care, lead assessments, and design personalized treatment plans that foster independence and improve quality of life.

You will supervise care and treatments, address patient concerns, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support each patient's recovery in a compassionate, growth‑oriented environment.

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 requiring occupational therapy.
• Supervise care and treatments, lead patient assessments, create personalized care plans, and address patient concerns.
• Build meaningful relationships by understanding patients’ physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient assessments

Care planning

Supervision of care

Communication

Education

Master's Degree preferred

Bachelor's Degree plus sufficient experience

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver direct patient care, lead assessments, and design personalized treatment plans that foster independence and improve quality of life.

You will supervise care and treatments, address patient concerns, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support each patient's recovery in a compassionate, growth‑oriented environment.