Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Compassionate Care

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits starting day 1

Education & tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland in Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate therapy services within our inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will assess patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive meaningful recovery.

We offer comprehensive benefits starting day one, opportunities for growth, and access to advanced rehabilitation technologies as part of a nationwide leader in post-acute

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 requiring occupational therapy.
• Guiding patients by supervising care and treatments, leading assessments, creating personalized care plans, and addressing concerns.
• Building meaningful relationships with patients to understand physical, mental, and emotional needs for recovery.
• Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Skills

CPR certification

State licensure as OT

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland in Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate therapy services within our inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will assess patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive meaningful recovery.

We offer comprehensive benefits starting day one, opportunities for growth, and access to advanced rehabilitation technologies as part of a nationwide leader in post-acute