OT Therapy Team Leader: Lead Rehab & Patient Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k) and ESPP

Flexible spending accounts

Vibrant workplace culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson invites an experienced occupational therapist to step into a Team Leader role, guiding the OT team, coordinating scheduling, orientation, training, and communications to support patient care.

You will deliver direct patient care when needed, mentor staff, and partner with hospital departments to implement evidence-based treatments, empowering patients toward their recovery within a collaborative, technology-enabled environment.

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

CPR certified

OT clinical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson invites an experienced occupational therapist to step into a Team Leader role, guiding the OT team, coordinating scheduling, orientation, training, and communications to support patient care.

You will deliver direct patient care when needed, mentor staff, and partner with hospital departments to implement evidence-based treatments, empowering patients toward their recovery within a collaborative, technology-enabled environment.