Lead Physical Therapy Team in Inpatient Rehab

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel; Lookout Mountain (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

Company 401(k) with matching

Flexible spending accounts / HSA

Inclusive, collaborative culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is seeking a Team Leader for Physical Therapy to guide a therapy team, ensure policy and treatment fidelity, and deliver compassionate patient care. You’ll lead scheduling, training, and collaboration with hospital departments while maintaining high clinical standards.

The role emphasizes leadership in PT, direct patient care, and fostering positive patient outcomes within a supportive, cutting-edge clinical environment.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team communication

Clinical leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy

State licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is seeking a Team Leader for Physical Therapy to guide a therapy team, ensure policy and treatment fidelity, and deliver compassionate patient care. You’ll lead scheduling, training, and collaboration with hospital departments while maintaining high clinical standards.

The role emphasizes leadership in PT, direct patient care, and fostering positive patient outcomes within a supportive, cutting-edge clinical environment.