Impactful Physical Therapy Team Lead

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley seeks a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide therapy operations and provide direct patient care. Lead scheduling, orientation, and staff development while upholding standards of compassionate, evidence-based care in a hospital setting.

The role requires a current PT license, CPR, and at least three years of PT or leadership experience, with two years of clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited therapy program required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in physical therapy or leadership, with a minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Director of Therapy Operations in the daily operations of the therapy team, including scheduling, orientation, training, and communication with the physical therapy staff and hospital departments.
• Providing direct care to patients and building rewarding relationships by understanding each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs to aid in their recovery.
• Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Skills

Leadership

PT license

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley seeks a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide therapy operations and provide direct patient care. Lead scheduling, orientation, and staff development while upholding standards of compassionate, evidence-based care in a hospital setting.

The role requires a current PT license, CPR, and at least three years of PT or leadership experience, with two years of clinical practice.