Occupational Therapist - Empower Recovery & Independence

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Jonesboro; Swifton (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and CE support

Company 401(k) and stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts

Vibrant team community

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Jonesboro seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality care in a rehabilitation setting. You will provide direct patient therapy, supervise treatments, assess progress, and tailor plans to each individual’s needs, supporting independence and improved quality of life.

The role emphasizes patient relationships, ongoing education, and celebrating progress as patients advance toward recovery.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• CPR certification.
• Master's Degree preferred, or Bachelor's Degree plus sufficient experience.

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

Licensure/certification

CPR certification

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree with experience

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Jonesboro seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality care in a rehabilitation setting. You will provide direct patient therapy, supervise treatments, assess progress, and tailor plans to each individual’s needs, supporting independence and improved quality of life.

The role emphasizes patient relationships, ongoing education, and celebrating progress as patients advance toward recovery.