Occupational Therapist Ast,Sr.
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist Assistant, Senior Career Opportunity
Your Calling, Close to Home and Heart
Are you in search of a rewarding career that extends beyond just a job, bringing fulfillment close to your heart and home? At our organization, we believe in making a positive impact right in your community through exceptional Occupational Therapy services.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist Assistant, join a team that values small victories and aims for profound outcomes in rehabilitation. Deliver high-quality, compassionate care using the latest equipment and technology.
Embrace a supportive and joy-filled work environment while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package from day one. Make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by being an integral part of their journey to independence and improved quality of life.
A Glimpse Into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients.
Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Qualifications
- Current state licensure or certification (in states where required).
- CPR certification preferred (unless required by hospital policy).
- Successful completion of an associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program is preferred.
- A minimum of two years of occupational therapy assistant experience is required.
- Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty professional certifications, preferred.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, compassionate occupational therapy services to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and improve their overall quality of life.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $93k (middle half $85k–$104k)212 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Alabama | 53 active | 9,035 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 56% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Occupational Therapist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,166 in the last 30 days | 1,610 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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