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Occupational Therapy Manager
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What they do
A Director of Rehabilitation directs rehabilitation services for a hospital, clinic or specialized rehabilitation facility. Supervises rehabilitation therapy staff and counselors and coordinates services for patients or clients. Manages scheduling, budgets, facility equipment and resources.
$116,421 / year median in Florida
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Encompass Health seeks an Occupational Therapy Manager to lead our inpatient rehabilitation OT services. In this full-time, on-site role, you will supervise therapists and assistants, coordinate interdisciplinary rehab plans, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with our nurturing, dynamic culture. Responsibilities include staff scheduling, mentoring, performance management, regulatory-compliant documentation, and direct patient care as needed. You will drive quality improvement, optimize clinical outcomes, and support professional growth within a rewarding healthcare and medical services environment. Responsibilities Lead and manage daily operations of the occupational therapy department in an inpatient rehab hospital Supervise, mentor, and schedule OT staff to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care Oversee comprehensive OT evaluations, treatment plans, and evidence-based interventions Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate individualized rehabilitation goals and discharge plans Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements Monitor clinical outcomes, implement quality improvement initiatives, and support best practices Provide direct patient care as needed to support caseload and maintain clinical expertise Participate in staff recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and ongoing professional development Promote a nurturing, dynamic work culture aligned with Encompass Health's mission and values Engage in departmental budgeting, resource allocation, and equipment management Required Skills Occupational therapy evaluation and treatment planning Rehabilitation program development Clinical leadership and staff supervision Interdisciplinary care coordination Regulatory and documentation compliance Outcome measurement and quality improvement Patient and family education Time and caseload management EMR/EHR documentation Risk management and safety in rehab settings