OT Team Leader: Sign-On Bonus & Rehab Leadership

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide a dedicated therapy team and advance patient-centered rehabilitation outcomes. This leadership role emphasizes coordination of scheduling, orientation, and staff development to ensure high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will have a state license, CPR, and a degree in OT with 3+ years of experience including leadership.

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

Management skills

Patient care

Clinical supervision

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 guide a dedicated therapy team and advance patient-centered rehabilitation outcomes. This leadership role emphasizes coordination of scheduling, orientation, and staff development to ensure high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will have a state license, CPR, and a degree in OT with 3+ years of experience including leadership.