Occupational Therapist — Transform Lives in Rehab Care

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland; Trenton (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate therapy to rehabilitation patients, supporting independence and quality of life.

You will assess patient needs, create personalized care plans, supervise treatments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a patient-centered environment that values growth and ongoing learning. A rewarding role with comprehensive benefits awaits.

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

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree + field experience

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver compassionate therapy to rehabilitation patients, supporting independence and quality of life.

You will assess patient needs, create personalized care plans, supervise treatments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a patient-centered environment that values growth and ongoing learning. A rewarding role with comprehensive benefits awaits.