Occupational Therapist — Inpatient Rehab Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland in Tennessee seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver personalized therapy to patients in our inpatient rehabilitation setting.

You will develop and supervise care plans, conduct comprehensive assessments, and partner with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient independence and quality of life. This role offers career growth, supportive colleagues, and comprehensive benefits.

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

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree with experience

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland in Tennessee seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver personalized therapy to patients in our inpatient rehabilitation setting.

You will develop and supervise care plans, conduct comprehensive assessments, and partner with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient independence and quality of life. This role offers career growth, supportive colleagues, and comprehensive benefits.