Occupational Therapist - Local Impact & Growth

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Kissimmee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) & stock plan

Flexible spending

Team environment

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Kissimmee is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care in a stimulating inpatient rehab setting. You will assess patients, develop personalized plans, and work with a supportive team to promote independence and recovery.

The role emphasizes compassionate, data-driven care, ongoing education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful patient outcomes.

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 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

Patient care

Assessment

Care planning

Communication

Education

Master's Degree or Bachelor’s + experience

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Kissimmee is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care in a stimulating inpatient rehab setting. You will assess patients, develop personalized plans, and work with a supportive team to promote independence and recovery.

The role emphasizes compassionate, data-driven care, ongoing education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful patient outcomes.