Part-Time PT Team Leader – Impactful Rehab Leadership

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland; Benton (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a dedicated therapy team, manage scheduling, onboarding, and interdepartmental coordination, and drive exceptional patient outcomes in a supportive hospital setting.

You will provide direct patient care when needed, build meaningful therapeutic relationships, mentor staff, and champion evidence‑based treatments as part of our 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 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

Staff training

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Therapy program

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a dedicated therapy team, manage scheduling, onboarding, and interdepartmental coordination, and drive exceptional patient outcomes in a supportive hospital setting.

You will provide direct patient care when needed, build meaningful therapeutic relationships, mentor staff, and champion evidence‑based treatments as part of our national post‑acute care leader.