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Encompass Health

Rehabilitation OT Team Leader

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What they do

A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.

$33,770 / year median in Florida

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Encompass Health seeks a Rehabilitation OT Team Leader to guide a team of occupational therapists in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will balance direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring therapists, coordinating interdisciplinary treatment plans, and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based interventions. In this role, you will oversee caseload management, documentation standards, and outcome tracking while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered culture focused on functional recovery and safe discharge. Ideal candidates bring strong clinical skills, communication, and a passion for coaching others. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate a team of occupational therapists to deliver high-quality inpatient rehabilitation services. Develop, implement, and update individualized OT treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team. Provide direct patient care, including functional assessments, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning. Coach, mentor, and support team members through case reviews, feedback, and skill development. Ensure documentation, care plans, and outcome measures meet clinical, regulatory, and Encompass Health standards. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PT, and speech therapy to optimize functional outcomes and patient satisfaction. Monitor caseloads, productivity, and quality metrics, recommending improvements to workflows and processes. Educate patients and families on home programs, adaptive equipment, and strategies for safe community reintegration. Support orientation and training of new OT staff and students, fostering a culture of learning and evidence-based practice. Promote a safe, inclusive, and patient-centered environment aligned with Encompass Health's values. Required Skills Occupational therapy evaluation and treatment Inpatient rehabilitation care Team leadership and staff supervision Interdisciplinary care coordination Clinical documentation and EMR use Treatment planning and goal setting Functional assessment and ADL training Patient and family education Quality and outcome improvement Regulatory and compliance knowledge