Occupational Therapist - Impactful Rehab, Day-One Benefits

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland; Spanish Lake (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Encompass Health Lakeland is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that supports independence and recovery for our rehabilitation patients. You will perform direct patient care, assess progress, and develop personalized treatment plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful outcomes in a supportive environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on therapy and ongoing professional growth within a culture that values

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 assessments

Care plan development

Patient communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Lakeland is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that supports independence and recovery for our rehabilitation patients. You will perform direct patient care, assess progress, and develop personalized treatment plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful outcomes in a supportive environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on therapy and ongoing professional growth within a culture that values