Occupational Therapy Team Lead — Hands-On Leader

Encompass Health Corporation; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

HSA/FSAs

Vibrant team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to lead the OT team while continuing hands-on patient care. You will ensure clinical excellence, mentor fellow therapists, and drive therapy outcomes in a fast‑paced inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, evaluating patients, and coordinating team tasks to meet business goals. Leadership experience preferred; BLS/CPR and active Therapy Clinical Ladder or certification are assets.

Qualifications

• Current state license as PT, OT, or SLP required.
• BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum three years discipline-specific experience.
• Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder or specialty professional certification preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient evaluations and develop therapy treatments.
• Supervise therapists, assistants, and technicians.
• Administer skilled therapy treatment and monitor patient response.
• Support staff development and performance management.
• Coordinate team tasks, paperwork, training, and schedules to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Drive continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team supervision

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to lead the OT team while continuing hands-on patient care. You will ensure clinical excellence, mentor fellow therapists, and drive therapy outcomes in a fast‑paced inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, evaluating patients, and coordinating team tasks to meet business goals. Leadership experience preferred; BLS/CPR and active Therapy Clinical Ladder or certification are assets.