Lead Physical Therapist & Rehab Team Leader

Encompass Health; Pecatonica Township (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a Therapy Team Leader to guide a multidisciplinary inpatient rehab team delivering 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.

This role balances leadership duties with clinical excellence and staff development.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical PT expertise in inpatient rehab.
• Proven leadership and staff development abilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience mentoring therapists and rehab assistants.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary inpatient rehab team.
• Coordinate PT treatment plans for patients.
• Mentor therapists and assistants to uphold clinical excellence.
• Ensure regulatory and documentation compliance across the unit.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and case management to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical PT skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a Therapy Team Leader to guide a multidisciplinary inpatient rehab team delivering 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.

This role balances leadership duties with clinical excellence and staff development.