Occupational Therapy Team Leader — Sign-On Bonus & Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and ESPP

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide daily OT operations and patient care. You will lead scheduling, orientation, training, and collaboration with hospital departments to keep the therapy team aligned with patient goals.

You will provide direct patient care, nurture therapeutic relationships, and celebrate patient progress as they work toward rehabilitation milestones.

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 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 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 staff and hospital departments.
• Provide direct patient care and build rewarding relationships by understanding each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs to aid recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide daily OT operations and patient care. You will lead scheduling, orientation, training, and collaboration with hospital departments to keep the therapy team aligned with patient goals.

You will provide direct patient care, nurture therapeutic relationships, and celebrate patient progress as they work toward rehabilitation milestones.