Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist

Encompass Health seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this inpatient rehabilitation role, you will assess functional abilities, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and deliver individualized therapies to promote independence in daily living activities. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, document progress in the EMR, educate patients and families, and support safe discharge planning. Join a culture focused on high-quality, patient-centered care, professional growth, and a rewarding, dynamic work environment. Evaluate patients’ functional status and occupational performance needs Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans Provide ADL, mobility, and functional skills training to promote independence Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the rehab team on coordinated care Document assessments, goals, and progress using EMR systems Educate patients and families on home programs and adaptive strategies Participate in discharge planning to ensure safe transitions of care Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, and ethical standards Patient evaluation Treatment planning ADL training Neurological rehabilitation Orthopedic rehabilitation Pediatric/geriatric care Use of rehabilitation equipment Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation Interdisciplinary care coordination Patient and family education Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active state Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license NBCOT certification Current BLS/CPR certification Clinical experience in inpatient rehabilitation preferred