Occupational Therapy Team Lead — Inpatient Rehab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Community of passionate colleagues

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide the OT team in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care during rehabilitation. You will collaborate with the Director of Therapy Operations on scheduling, staff orientation, and cross-department communication to ensure smooth operations.

You will provide direct patient care, assess individual needs, and foster relationships that support recovery, while mentoring staff and promoting

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.
• 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 (when eligible) or specialty professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Patient-centered care

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide the OT team in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care during rehabilitation. You will collaborate with the Director of Therapy Operations on scheduling, staff orientation, and cross-department communication to ensure smooth operations.

You will provide direct patient care, assess individual needs, and foster relationships that support recovery, while mentoring staff and promoting