Inpatient Rehab OT – Growth & Benefits

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and CE

401(k) and employee stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy to rehabilitation patients. You’ll assess needs, develop personalized care plans, and guide patients toward independence.

Join a supportive team and access advanced technology while contributing to meaningful outcomes and ongoing professional growth.

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 dedicating time to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful recovery.
• Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient assessment

Education

Master's Degree in OT

Bachelor's Degree in OT or related field

CPR certification

Current state licensure

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy to rehabilitation patients. You’ll assess needs, develop personalized care plans, and guide patients toward independence.

Join a supportive team and access advanced technology while contributing to meaningful outcomes and ongoing professional growth.