Senior Occupational Therapist - Drive Recovery & Growth

Rehabilitation Hospital of Cookeville; Lafayette (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Health savings accounts

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Encompass Health in Cookeville, TN seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist for a hands-on role delivering patient-centered OT care in a rehabilitation setting. You will supervise treatments, perform patient assessments, and develop personalized care plans to drive meaningful outcomes.

The position emphasizes clinical excellence, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth within a national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Strong license and CPR readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state license in Occupational Therapy.
• BLS (CPR) required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of two years of occupational therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients needing occupational therapy.
• Supervise care and treatments, lead patient assessments, create personalized care plans.
• Build relationships by addressing physical, mental, and emotional needs for recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories and support ongoing progress.

Skills

Direct patient care

Clinical supervision

Education

State license in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health in Cookeville, TN seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist for a hands-on role delivering patient-centered OT care in a rehabilitation setting. You will supervise treatments, perform patient assessments, and develop personalized care plans to drive meaningful outcomes.

The position emphasizes clinical excellence, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth within a national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Strong license and CPR readiness are required.