Occupational Therapy Team Leader: Rehab Leadership & Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) and employee stock plan

Flexible spending accounts

Diverse, collaborative team

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide the OT staff, coordinate daily operations, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care during rehabilitative journeys. This leadership role emphasizes collaboration with the therapy team and hospital departments to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires licensure, CPR, and a master’s or bachelor’s in OT, with at least three years in OT or leadership and two years of

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited therapy program.
• 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 or specialty professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Clinical OT

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide the OT staff, coordinate daily operations, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care during rehabilitative journeys. This leadership role emphasizes collaboration with the therapy team and hospital departments to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires licensure, CPR, and a master’s or bachelor’s in OT, with at least three years in OT or leadership and two years of