Inpatient OT: Compassionate Rehab Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care and develop personalized care plans to support functional recovery. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to guide assessments, set goals, and address patient concerns, ensuring compassionate, evidence-based therapy.

The role emphasizes building trust with patients, facilitating progress, and celebrating small victories as patients regain independence and improve

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 in need of occupational therapy.
• Guiding patients by supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and targeting and resolving patient concerns.
• Building meaningful relationships with patients by understanding their physical, mental, and emotional needs for effective recovery.
• Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree + experience

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care and develop personalized care plans to support functional recovery. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to guide assessments, set goals, and address patient concerns, ensuring compassionate, evidence-based therapy.

The role emphasizes building trust with patients, facilitating progress, and celebrating small victories as patients regain independence and improve