Inpatient Occupational Therapist: Impactful Rehab Team

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, compassionate therapy and complete personalized care plans for rehabilitation patients.

You will supervise care, perform assessments, and build strong patient relationships to support independence and a positive recovery journey. Our team emphasizes growth, supportive culture, and access to modern technology.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• CPR certification.
• Master’s Degree preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree with sufficient experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy.
• Guide patients by supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and addressing concerns.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients by understanding their physical, mental, and emotional needs for recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way.

Skills

Direct patient care

Care planning

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Bachelor’s Degree + experience

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, compassionate therapy and complete personalized care plans for rehabilitation patients.

You will supervise care, perform assessments, and build strong patient relationships to support independence and a positive recovery journey. Our team emphasizes growth, supportive culture, and access to modern technology.