Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Impactful Care

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland; Medina (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts / Health-s,

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within our inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will assess patients, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and meaningful recovery.

The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based practice, building strong patient relationships, and celebrating progress with patients and families as they

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

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient assessment

Communication with patients

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in OT or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within our inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will assess patients, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and meaningful recovery.

The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based practice, building strong patient relationships, and celebrating progress with patients and families as they