Occupational Therapy Team Lead — $15K Sign-On

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase program

Flexible spending accounts

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide the therapy department and ensure high-quality patient care in a rehabilitation setting.

You will support daily operations, supervise staff, and provide direct patient care while fostering a collaborative, compassionate environment. This role emphasizes leadership, clinical excellence, and patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited therapy program required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in occupational therapy or leadership, with a minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder or specialty certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Therapy Operations in daily operations of the therapy team, including scheduling, orientation, training, and communication with staff and hospital departments.
• Provide direct patient care and build rewarding relationships to aid in recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EMR/therapy software

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide the therapy department and ensure high-quality patient care in a rehabilitation setting.

You will support daily operations, supervise staff, and provide direct patient care while fostering a collaborative, compassionate environment. This role emphasizes leadership, clinical excellence, and patient-centered outcomes.