Occupational Therapist (OT)

Facility and Schedule Facility: Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital Schedule: Full Time Overview Join us in opening Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a brand-new 64 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) opening its doors in 2026. Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. How You'll Contribute The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides occupational therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as qualified to do so. Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed. Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services. Why Join Us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers comprehensive benefits, financial protection and PTO, career growth, employee well-being, professional development, and the opportunity to open a brand-new hospital. Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full time and part time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short and long term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401k retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Opening a brand-new hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting-edge technology. What We're Looking For Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located. Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required. Effective oral and written communication skills in English with additional languages preferred. Current CPR/BLS certification. EEOC Statement Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr