Lead Physical Therapy Team for Community Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland; Soddy-Daisy (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide clinical care in a busy inpatient setting. You will supervise the therapy team, coordinate scheduling, ensure policy adherence, and partner with hospital departments to deliver compassionate, evidence-based treatment.

The role requires active state licensure, CPR, and a therapy degree with several years of PT experience, including leadership.

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.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited therapy program

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide clinical care in a busy inpatient setting. You will supervise the therapy team, coordinate scheduling, ensure policy adherence, and partner with hospital departments to deliver compassionate, evidence-based treatment.

The role requires active state licensure, CPR, and a therapy degree with several years of PT experience, including leadership.