Lead Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Encompass Health; Sweetwater (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Tennessee is seeking a PT Team Leader to guide an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in our inpatient setting.

You will coordinate daily patient care, oversee staff assignments, mentor team members, and collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nurses to develop and implement care plans to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Coordinating care across a multidisciplinary team is required.
• Leadership and staff oversight experience is preferred.
• Mentoring team members and supporting professional development is expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily patient care within an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Oversee staff assignments and ensure efficient unit operations.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nurses to implement individualized care plans.
• Promote best clinical practices and uphold regulatory and safety standards.

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a PT Team Leader to guide an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in our inpatient setting. In this role, you will coordinate daily patient care, oversee staff assignments, and support exceptional outcomes for patients recovering from major illnesses and injuries. You will collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and nurses to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensure regulatory and safety standards are met, and promote best clinical practices. You will mentor team members, support professional development, and contribute to a culture of integrity, respect, and continuous improvement while advancing your leadership skills in a clinically advanced, patient-centered environment.