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Lead OT
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$85,135 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Encompass Health is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to guide inpatient rehabilitation services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. As Lead OT, you will oversee OT care delivery, develop and adjust individualized treatment plans, and mentor therapists to ensure high-quality, evidence-based practice. You'll partner closely with an interdisciplinary team to help patients regain function and independence after major illness or injury. This role offers robust professional growth, specialty training, leadership development, and the chance to shape clinical excellence in a respected rehab hospital. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate occupational therapy services for inpatient rehabilitation patients Develop, implement, and adjust individualized OT treatment plans Supervise, mentor, and support OT staff and assistants Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehab team to optimize patient outcomes Ensure compliance with clinical, safety, and documentation standards Educate patients and families on therapy plans, goals, and home strategies Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives Required Skills Occupational therapy evaluation and treatment planning Inpatient rehabilitation care Interdisciplinary team collaboration Clinical supervision and staff mentoring Electronic health record (EHR) documentation Neurorehabilitation and orthopedic rehab techniques Patient and family education Regulatory and documentation compliance Care transition and discharge planning Quality improvement and evidence-based practice