OT Team Lead - Sign-On Bonus & Rehab Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide the OT team, oversee scheduling, training, and clinical operations, and deliver direct patient care that advances rehabilitation goals.

This leadership role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with hospital departments, and ongoing professional growth supported by comprehensive benefits.

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

Communication

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide the OT team, oversee scheduling, training, and clinical operations, and deliver direct patient care that advances rehabilitation goals.

This leadership role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with hospital departments, and ongoing professional growth supported by comprehensive benefits.