Physical Therapy Team Lead: Impactful Patient Care

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley; Guadalupe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley in Arizona is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Team Leader. The role blends direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, guiding scheduling, orientation, training, and collaboration with hospital departments to ensure quality care.

The ideal candidate holds a PT license, 3+ years in PT or leadership, and may have advanced certifications; the position offers professional growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a

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

Patient care

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley in Arizona is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Team Leader. The role blends direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, guiding scheduling, orientation, training, and collaboration with hospital departments to ensure quality care.

The ideal candidate holds a PT license, 3+ years in PT or leadership, and may have advanced certifications; the position offers professional growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a