Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist Career Opportunity
Your Calling, Close to Home and Heart
Are you in pursuit of a career that's more than a job, one that aligns with your heart and community? We believe in the power of creating positive change within local communities through exceptional Occupational Therapy services, empowering individuals toward independence and an improved quality of life.
Envision the opportunity to profoundly impact patients' lives, providing vital care and support, and contributing to inspiring outcomes. If this resonates, you're in the right place. As an Occupational Therapist, your role thrives on recognizing the significance of small victories in driving substantial change.
Utilize your specialized skills to deliver top-tier, compassionate, and personalized care to our rehabilitation patients. Embrace a supportive team environment infused with motivation and joy in their work, granting access to cutting-edge technology.
Start a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits, ensuring your peace of mind and professional growth from day one. Welcome to a fulfilling career journey where your care brings lasting impact and personal fulfillment.
A Glimpse Into Our World
Whether you're laying the foundation of your career or a seasoned Occupational Therapist in search of a nurturing environment to call home, we are confident you'll feel the difference the moment you join our team. Being at Encompass Health means being a part of a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader.
We take pride in our career growth opportunities and the collaborative spirit of our team members, united for the greater good of our patients. Our recognitions, including being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, make us immensely proud.
Benefits That Begin With You
Our benefits are designed to support your well-being and start on day one:
- 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.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities for your professional growth.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans, securing your financial future.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts tailored to your unique needs.
- A vibrant community of individuals who are passionate about what they do.
Be the Occupational Therapist You've Always Aspired to Be
Your Impactful Journey Involves
- Providing direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy.
- Guiding patients by supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and targeting and resolving patient concerns.
- Building meaningful relationships with patients by dedicating time to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful recovery.
- Celebrating patient victories along the way.
Qualifications
- Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
- CPR certification.
- Master’s Degree preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree plus sufficient experience in the field.
We're looking forward to meeting you, and we truly mean that. Join our family, and let's make a positive impact together!
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide direct patient care, conduct assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans to support recovery. They will also build meaningful relationships with patients and supervise care to ensure positive clinical outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut 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, 58% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Connecticut | 85 active | 9,048 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 58% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Occupational Therapist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment104 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,199 in the last 30 days | 1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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