OT Team Lead — Rehab Leadership with $15K Sign-On

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Benefits start day one

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to oversee daily therapy operations, guide the OT team, and ensure high-quality patient care in a collaborative inpatient setting.

You will mentor staff, coordinate scheduling, and maintain compliance while delivering compassionate, client-centered care that supports patients toward their rehabilitation goals.

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 (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

Team coordination

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to oversee daily therapy operations, guide the OT team, and ensure high-quality patient care in a collaborative inpatient setting.

You will mentor staff, coordinate scheduling, and maintain compliance while delivering compassionate, client-centered care that supports patients toward their rehabilitation goals.