Occupational Therapy Team Lead — Rehab Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Health savings account (HSA)

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel in Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader who will mentor the OT staff, oversee scheduling, orientation, and training, and collaborate with hospital departments to deliver high-quality rehab care.

You will provide direct patient care when needed, build meaningful patient relationships, and celebrate progress toward rehabilitation goals, while embracing the latest therapy technologies in a supportive, values-driven

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

• Assisting 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.
• 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

Clinical supervision

Team coordination

Direct patient care

Communication

CPR certified

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel in Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader who will mentor the OT staff, oversee scheduling, orientation, and training, and collaborate with hospital departments to deliver high-quality rehab care.

You will provide direct patient care when needed, build meaningful patient relationships, and celebrate progress toward rehabilitation goals, while embracing the latest therapy technologies in a supportive, values-driven