Lead Physical Therapy Team for Impactful Care

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and 401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley is seeking a motivated Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide the inpatient therapy team, oversee scheduling and training, and provide direct patient care as needed. Lead with compassion, implement policies and best practices, and collaborate with hospital departments to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.

Must hold current PT licensure; CPR certification required or obtained within 30 days; three years of PT experience including

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 daily operations of the therapy team, including scheduling, orientation, training, and communication with 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 recovery.
• Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley is seeking a motivated Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide the inpatient therapy team, oversee scheduling and training, and provide direct patient care as needed. Lead with compassion, implement policies and best practices, and collaborate with hospital departments to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.

Must hold current PT licensure; CPR certification required or obtained within 30 days; three years of PT experience including