Part-Time Physical Therapy Team Leader — Lead Patient Care

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a dedicated therapy team and oversee scheduling, onboarding, and patient care within a hospital setting.

You will lead daily operations and collaborate with hospital departments to ensure compassionate, effective treatment and positive patient outcomes. The role emphasizes leadership and ongoing professional development within a national post-acute care leader.

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 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

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a dedicated therapy team and oversee scheduling, onboarding, and patient care within a hospital setting.

You will lead daily operations and collaborate with hospital departments to ensure compassionate, effective treatment and positive patient outcomes. The role emphasizes leadership and ongoing professional development within a national post-acute care leader.