Lead Physical Therapy Team — Inpatient Rehab & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Diverse, supportive team

Job summary

Encompass Health in Cleveland, TN seeks a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide daily operations, mentor staff, and deliver patient-centered care. You’ll work with the Therapy Operations Director to schedule, train, and coordinate with therapists and hospital teams while upholding high treatment standards.

The role blends hands-on patient care with leadership, requires state licensure, CPR, and a degree in therapy, and offers comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and retirement plans as

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

Communication

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in therapy

Job description

Encompass Health in Cleveland, TN seeks a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide daily operations, mentor staff, and deliver patient-centered care. You’ll work with the Therapy Operations Director to schedule, train, and coordinate with therapists and hospital teams while upholding high treatment standards.

The role blends hands-on patient care with leadership, requires state licensure, CPR, and a degree in therapy, and offers comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and retirement plans as