Part-Time PT Team Leader: Impactful Care & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a Team Leader of Physical Therapy to guide a skilled clinical team and drive outstanding patient outcomes. You’ll oversee scheduling, policy implementation, and collaboration with hospital departments while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes leadership, clinical excellence, and program growth within a national inpatient rehabilitation 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

• Assist 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

Physical therapy

Clinical experience

CPR certified

Education

PT degree

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a Team Leader of Physical Therapy to guide a skilled clinical team and drive outstanding patient outcomes. You’ll oversee scheduling, policy implementation, and collaboration with hospital departments while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes leadership, clinical excellence, and program growth within a national inpatient rehabilitation leader.