Lead Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Encompass Health; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health in Wisconsin seeks a Therapy Team Leader to guide a multidisciplinary inpatient rehab team and deliver high-quality therapy services.

You will coordinate PT treatment plans, mentor therapists and assistants, ensure regulatory and documentation compliance, and collaborate with physicians, nursing and case management to optimize patient outcomes. The role balances a reduced caseload with leadership duties, quality initiatives and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation preferred.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Guide a multidisciplinary rehab team delivering inpatient therapy services.
• Coordinate PT treatment plans for patients.
• Mentor therapists and assistants.
• Ensure regulatory and documentation compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and case management to optimize patient outcomes.
• Balance reduced caseload with leadership duties, quality initiatives, and staff development.

Skills

Clinical PT skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a Therapy Team Leader to guide a multidisciplinary rehab team delivering high-quality inpatient therapy services. You will coordinate PT treatment plans, mentor therapists and assistants, ensure regulatory and documentation compliance, and collaborate with physicians, nursing, and case management to optimize patient outcomes. This role balances a reduced caseload with leadership duties, quality initiatives, and staff development. Ideal candidates bring strong clinical PT skills, communication, problem-solving, and a passion for patient-centered rehabilitation care.