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OT Rehabilitation Specialist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Aide assists occupational therapists and technicians to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or an healthcare setting.
$30,640 / year median in Florida
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Encompass Health seeks an OT Rehabilitation Specialist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered occupational therapy in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. You will evaluate functional abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based interventions to maximize independence and recovery. Collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team, you will educate patients and families, document progress in the EMR, and contribute to discharge planning. Join a nurturing, dynamic environment with strong clinical support, continuing education, and clear paths for professional growth in rehab care. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive OT evaluations for patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans Provide therapeutic interventions to improve ADLs, functional mobility, and cognitive skills Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PT, SLP, and case management on care plans Educate patients and caregivers on home programs, safety, and adaptive equipment Document assessments, goals, and outcomes accurately in the EMRParticipate in interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and infection control standards Contribute to quality improvement and clinical best-practice initiatives Required Skills Occupational therapy evaluation and treatment Knowledge of neuro and orthopedic rehabilitation ADL and IADL retraining Splinting and upper extremity rehab Cognitive and perceptual retraining Safe patient handling and transfer techniques Therapeutic exercise and activity analysis EMR documentation and clinical writing Interdisciplinary teamwork and communication Patient and family education Discharge planning and home safety assessment