Senior OT Team Leader – Rehab Leadership & Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and CEU support

Company-matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts and health‑

savings accounts

Inclusive culture and growth

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide and inspire the OT team, ensuring effective care delivery and coordinated operations within the rehabilitation setting.

This role emphasizes leadership in therapy operations, direct patient engagement, and collaboration with hospital departments to support patient recovery and family communication, with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire in this role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited therapy program.
• 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 or specialty professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Director of Therapy Operations in 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

Direct patient care

Staff scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson is seeking an Occupational Therapy Team Leader to guide and inspire the OT team, ensuring effective care delivery and coordinated operations within the rehabilitation setting.

This role emphasizes leadership in therapy operations, direct patient engagement, and collaboration with hospital departments to support patient recovery and family communication, with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits from day one.