Occupational Therapist - Rewarding Rehab, Great Benefits

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield; Foreman (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and help patients regain independence. You will provide direct patient care, assess needs, and develop personalized treatment plans in a supportive rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes supervising care, collaborating with the health team, and building strong relationships with patients to ensure successful recovery and 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 requiring occupational therapy.
• Supervise care and treatments; lead patient assessments and create personalized care plans.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients by understanding their physical, mental, and emotional needs for recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way.

Skills

Direct patient care

Supervising care

Patient assessments

Care planning

Patient relationship building

Education

Master's Degree preferred

Bachelor's Degree + experience

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and help patients regain independence. You will provide direct patient care, assess needs, and develop personalized treatment plans in a supportive rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes supervising care, collaborating with the health team, and building strong relationships with patients to ensure successful recovery and outcomes.