Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab with Growth & Benefits

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

FSAs/HSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland in Lakeland, TN, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality therapeutic care to patients in a rehabilitative setting.

The role emphasizes creating personalized care plans, guiding patients through recovery, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful outcomes. A strong commitment to patient-centered care is essential.

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

Assessment & treatment planning

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in OT

Bachelor’s Degree + field experience

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland in Lakeland, TN, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality therapeutic care to patients in a rehabilitative setting.

The role emphasizes creating personalized care plans, guiding patients through recovery, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful outcomes. A strong commitment to patient-centered care is essential.