Occupational Therapy Team Leader — Lead Rehab & Care Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide daily operations of the OT team within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will supervise scheduling, orientation, training, and cross-department communication while delivering direct patient care and fostering collaborative treatment planning.

As a leader, you’ll build strong relationships with patients and families, celebrate progress on recovery journeys, and uphold high standards

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

Occupational Therapy

Team coordination

Communication

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 daily operations of the OT team within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will supervise scheduling, orientation, training, and cross-department communication while delivering direct patient care and fostering collaborative treatment planning.

As a leader, you’ll build strong relationships with patients and families, celebrate progress on recovery journeys, and uphold high standards