Part-Time PT Team Leader: Impactful Community Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland seeks a Team Leader for Physical Therapy to guide a dedicated PT staff and ensure high-quality patient outcomes in our inpatient setting.

You will assist the Director of Therapy Operations with scheduling, onboarding, and cross-department coordination while delivering direct patient care, building trusting relationships, and celebrating milestones. Leadership, compassion, and clinical excellence drive our care.

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

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland seeks a Team Leader for Physical Therapy to guide a dedicated PT staff and ensure high-quality patient outcomes in our inpatient setting.

You will assist the Director of Therapy Operations with scheduling, onboarding, and cross-department coordination while delivering direct patient care, building trusting relationships, and celebrating milestones. Leadership, compassion, and clinical excellence drive our care.