Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Rehab Impact & Growth

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque; Peña Blanca (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

FSAs/HSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy to a diverse patient population in a hospital-based rehab setting.

You will assess, plan, and implement individualized therapy programs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize functional recovery and independence for patients across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations (OT).
• CPR certification required.
• 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.
• Understand patient physical, mental and emotional needs to support recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories and progress along the rehab journey.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient assessment

Empathy

Education

OT licensure (state regulations)

Master's Degree preferred

Bachelor's Degree + experience

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy to a diverse patient population in a hospital-based rehab setting.

You will assess, plan, and implement individualized therapy programs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize functional recovery and independence for patients across the continuum of care.