Physical Therapy Team Lead: Patient Care & Operations

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) & ESPP

FSA/HSA

Supportive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley seeks a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a busy in-pa­tient therapy team, oversee scheduling, orientation, and staff development, and ensure high-quality patient care.

Must hold a PT license with clinical licensure; CPR within 30 days is required. The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, policy adherence, and collaborative leadership within a nationally recognized rehab provider.

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 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.

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley seeks a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a busy in-pa­tient therapy team, oversee scheduling, orientation, and staff development, and ensure high-quality patient care.

Must hold a PT license with clinical licensure; CPR within 30 days is required. The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, policy adherence, and collaborative leadership within a nationally recognized rehab provider.