Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist

Encompass Health is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this inpatient rehabilitation role, you will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve independence in daily living and functional mobility. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and document care using EHR systems. Join a nurturing, dynamic, and rewarding environment focused on high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation and strong opportunities for professional growth. Evaluate patients and perform standardized functional assessments Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans Provide therapeutic interventions to improve ADLs, cognition, and functional mobility Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehab team on patient goals and care plans Document evaluations, treatments, and progress in the EHR accurately and timely Educate patients and families on home programs, safety, and adaptive strategies Participate in discharge planning and recommend equipment or follow-up services Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, and professional practice standards Patient evaluation Treatment planning Therapeutic interventions ADL retraining Neuromuscular re-education Functional mobility training Interdisciplinary collaboration Electronic health records (EHR) documentation Discharge planning Patient and family education Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program NBCOT certification preferred or required per state law BLS/CPR certification Experience in inpatient rehab or acute care preferred