Occupational Therapy Team Lead — Drive Rehab Outcomes

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson; Vail (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuous education opportunities

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide and support the therapy team in delivering patient-centered care during rehabilitation. You will oversee scheduling, orientation, training, and collaboration with hospital departments to ensure seamless therapy operations.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, building meaningful therapeutic relationships, celebrating patient victories, and advancing clinical quality.

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.
• 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 professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Director of Therapy Operations in daily operations of the therapy team, including scheduling, orientation, training, and communication with staff and hospital departments.
• Providing direct care to patients and building rewarding relationships by understanding each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs to aid in their recovery.
• Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Therapy degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide and support the therapy team in delivering patient-centered care during rehabilitation. You will oversee scheduling, orientation, training, and collaboration with hospital departments to ensure seamless therapy operations.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, building meaningful therapeutic relationships, celebrating patient victories, and advancing clinical quality.