Occupational Therapy Team Leader — Lead Care & Rehab

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel; Madeira Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide daily operations, mentor staff, and uphold high standards of patient care. This leadership role focuses on coordinating scheduling, onboarding, and collaboration with therapy teams and hospital departments while delivering direct patient care and driving rehabilitation outcomes.

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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

Current licensure or certification

CPR certification

Leadership experience in OT

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in OT

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide daily operations, mentor staff, and uphold high standards of patient care. This leadership role focuses on coordinating scheduling, onboarding, and collaboration with therapy teams and hospital departments while delivering direct patient care and driving rehabilitation outcomes.

Join a supportive, innovative environment that emphasizes growth, compassion, and measurable impact on