Occupational Therapy Team Leader - Lead Rehab Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel; Clair-Mel City (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is hiring an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide the OT team and influence patient-centered rehabilitation. You'll lead scheduling, orientation, training, and collaboration with hospital departments while delivering direct patient care and building strong therapeutic relationships.

This role emphasizes leadership, clinical excellence, and serving the community.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire in this role.
• Minimum of three years of experience in occupational therapy or leadership, with at least two years of clinical experience.
• Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder or specialty certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Director of Therapy Operations in 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.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an accredited therapy program

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is hiring an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide the OT team and influence patient-centered rehabilitation. You'll lead scheduling, orientation, training, and collaboration with hospital departments while delivering direct patient care and building strong therapeutic relationships.

This role emphasizes leadership, clinical excellence, and serving the community.