Occupational Therapist — Inpatient Rehab, Day-One Benefits

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland; Overland (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

HSA/FSAs

Professional growth

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation services. You will work within a supportive team, providing evidence-based therapy and coordinating care plans to promote independence and improved quality of life.

The role emphasizes compassionate, personalized care, patient engagement, and ongoing professional growth within a national inpatient rehabilitation network.

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 care to patients needing occupational therapy.
• Supervise care and treatments; lead patient assessments and create personalized care plans.
• Develop strong patient relationships by understanding physical, mental and emotional needs for recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories throughout the recovery process.

Skills

Direct patient care

Supervising treatments

Patient assessments

Care planning

Patient relationships

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree + experience

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation services. You will work within a supportive team, providing evidence-based therapy and coordinating care plans to promote independence and improved quality of life.

The role emphasizes compassionate, personalized care, patient engagement, and ongoing professional growth within a national inpatient rehabilitation network.