Physical Therapy Team Lead — Community-Focused Rehab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement & education

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a dedicated PT team, deliver patient-centered care, and drive evidence-based treatments across the therapy department.

Lead daily operations, mentor staff, ensure policy and treatment quality, and collaborate with hospital teams to promote meaningful patient outcomes and service excellence.

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

Clinical leadership

CPR certification

State licensure

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a dedicated PT team, deliver patient-centered care, and drive evidence-based treatments across the therapy department.

Lead daily operations, mentor staff, ensure policy and treatment quality, and collaborate with hospital teams to promote meaningful patient outcomes and service excellence.