Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Transform Lives Grow

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

Company‑matching 401(k) and stock plan

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, patient‑centered therapy in a rehabilitation setting. You will assess, plan, and implement personalized care, guiding patients through meaningful recovery and coordinating with the care team.

The role emphasizes hands‑on therapy, patient education, and building lasting therapeutic relationships while contributing to outcomes in a leading inpatient rehab system.

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 occupational therapy care to patients in rehabilitation.
• Supervise care and treatments, lead assessments, create personalized care plans.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and celebrate progress along the recovery journey.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient assessment

Communication

Care plan development

Education

Master's Degree preferred or Bachelor’s Degree with experience

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, patient‑centered therapy in a rehabilitation setting. You will assess, plan, and implement personalized care, guiding patients through meaningful recovery and coordinating with the care team.

The role emphasizes hands‑on therapy, patient education, and building lasting therapeutic relationships while contributing to outcomes in a leading inpatient rehab system.