Lead Physical Therapy Team in Inpatient Rehab

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland; Lookout Mountain (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

FSAs/HSAs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide care, mentor staff, and optimize patient outcomes within a busy inpatient setting. You will lead daily operations, ensure adherence to policies, and foster a supportive, collaborative team environment.

This leadership role emphasizes compassionate care, professional development, and delivering high-quality rehabilitation services that positively impact patients and the

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited therapy program.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical experience

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 care, mentor staff, and optimize patient outcomes within a busy inpatient setting. You will lead daily operations, ensure adherence to policies, and foster a supportive, collaborative team environment.

This leadership role emphasizes compassionate care, professional development, and delivering high-quality rehabilitation services that positively impact patients and the