Occupational Therapist (OT)

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Abilene; Hawley (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company‑matching 401(k)

Access to cutting‑edge technology

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Abilene is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide compassionate therapy services to empower patients toward independence. You will deliver personalized care and impact lives positively.

Your role includes direct patient care, assessing and creating tailored plans, and building meaningful relationships with patients. A Master's degree and current licensure are preferred to succeed in this rewarding role.

Benefits include medical plans, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement among others.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• Master's degree preferred, or bachelor's degree plus sufficient experience in the field.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy care to patients in need.
• Guide patients by supervising care and treatments.
• Create personalized care plans targeting patient concerns.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way.

Skills

Direct occupational therapy care

Building relationships with patients

Patient assessments

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Current licensure or certification

CPR certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist Career Opportunity

Your calling is close to home and heart. We believe in creating positive change in local communities through exceptional Occupational Therapy services, empowering individuals toward independence and an improved quality of life. This role provides opportunity to profoundly impact patients’ lives, delivering compassionate and personalized care.

Overview

As an occupational therapist at Encompass Health, you will thrive on recognizing the significance of small victories in driving substantial change. Your specialized skills will support our rehabilitation patients in both inpatient settings and collaborative team environments.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full‑time and part‑time employees and their families
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Access to cutting‑edge technology and supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy care to patients in need of occupational therapy.
• Guide patients by supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and targeting and resolving patient concerns.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients by dedicating time to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for successful recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post‑acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals. We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.