Occupational Therapy Team Lead — $15K Sign-On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Day-one benefits

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson invites an experienced Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide the OT team and support patient-centered rehabilitation. This role focuses on leadership, coordination, and ensuring high standards of care across therapy services.

Lead with compassion and utilize advanced therapies and collaborative processes to help patients reach their rehabilitation goals.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure/certification to practice OT as per state regulations.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire for this role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited OT program is required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in occupational therapy or leadership, with at least two years of clinical OT experience.
• Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder or specialty certifications preferred when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Therapy Operations in daily therapy team operations, including scheduling, orientation, training and interdepartmental communication.
• Provide direct patient care and build meaningful patient relationships to support rehabilitation goals.
• Recognize and celebrate patient victories throughout the recovery journey.

Skills

Leadership experience

Patient care focus

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Current OT licensure/certification

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson invites an experienced Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide the OT team and support patient-centered rehabilitation. This role focuses on leadership, coordination, and ensuring high standards of care across therapy services.

Lead with compassion and utilize advanced therapies and collaborative processes to help patients reach their rehabilitation goals.