Impactful Occupational Therapist - Start Day One Benefits

Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care; Waveland (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health invites you to join our Occupational Therapy team in Mississippi, delivering compassionate care to patients on our inpatient rehabilitation platform. You’ll work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that values small victories and meaningful outcomes.

This role emphasizes direct patient care, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing education to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life.

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.
• Supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and addressing patient concerns.
• Building meaningful relationships with patients to support recovery and celebrate victories.

Skills

CPR certification

Direct patient care

Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Bachelor’s Degree + field experience

Current OT licensure

Job description

Encompass Health invites you to join our Occupational Therapy team in Mississippi, delivering compassionate care to patients on our inpatient rehabilitation platform. You’ll work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that values small victories and meaningful outcomes.

This role emphasizes direct patient care, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing education to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life.