Bio
Jared Zimmerman has been employed with Encompass Health since July 2014, and has progressed to a senior occupational therapist, working at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Tyler, Texas. He is a firm believer in providing patient-centered care and enjoys getting to know the people he works with. Jared is proud of the opportunities, the advanced technology and evidenced-based practices this hospital provides him, and he looks forward to ongoing growth in order to continue to improve the quality of life of others.
After obtaining a master's degree in occupational therapy from the University of North Dakota in 2014, he continued his education and achieved a doctorate in occupational therapy from the University of Montana-Missoula in 2025. Zimmerman is passionate about understanding the individual needs and preferences of each patient and tailoring their care accordingly.
When not a work, Zimmerman enjoys participating in his two favorite occupations: collecting vinyl records and gardening.
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