OT Team Leader - Sign-On Bonus | Rehab Leadership

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) matching

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide and mentor the OT staff, oversee daily operations, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care throughout rehabilitation.

This leadership role emphasizes collaboration with the Director of Therapy Operations, hands-on patient care, and building strong therapist relationships to support recovery, with a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities.

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 experience

Direct patient care

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in OT

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide and mentor the OT staff, oversee daily operations, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care throughout rehabilitation.

This leadership role emphasizes collaboration with the Director of Therapy Operations, hands-on patient care, and building strong therapist relationships to support recovery, with a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities.