Inpatient Occupational Therapist: Impactful Care & Growth

Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care; Long Beach (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver direct patient care in a supportive inpatient rehab setting in Mississippi. You will assess patients, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with the care team to drive meaningful recovery.

You will supervise treatments, document progress, and build relationships with patients and families, celebrating small victories to foster motivation and hope within a compassionate, patient-centered 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 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 a successful recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way to motivate ongoing progress.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Master's Degree preferred

Bachelor's Degree + experience

Job description

Encompass Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver direct patient care in a supportive inpatient rehab setting in Mississippi. You will assess patients, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with the care team to drive meaningful recovery.

You will supervise treatments, document progress, and build relationships with patients and families, celebrating small victories to foster motivation and hope within a compassionate, patient-centered environment.