Physical Therapy Team Leader

Encompass Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Physical Therapist to serve as a Therapy Team Leader. The role involves providing patient evaluations, developing therapy treatments, and supervising staff while ensuring high standards of care and team support. Candidates must hold a valid PT, OT, or SLP license and have at least three years of discipline-specific experience in therapy. A range of benefits including medical plans and paid time off are offered from day one.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a PT, OT, or SLP required.
• BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum three years discipline-specific experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient evaluations and develop therapy treatments.
• Supervise therapists, assistants, and technicians.
• Administer skilled therapy treatment and monitor patient response.
• Drive continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Patient evaluations

Team leadership

Therapy treatment administration

Performance management

Education

Current state license as a PT, OT, or SLP

BLS (CPR)

Job description

Physical Therapist Required

Are you a licensed clinician ready to lead while continuing to provide hands‑on patient care? As a Therapy Team Leader, you balance clinical excellence with team leadership—helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes while mentoring and developing fellow therapists.

Starting Perks And Benefits

From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full‑time and part‑time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

What You’ll Do

• Provide patient evaluations and develop therapy treatments.
• Supervise therapists, assistants, and technicians.
• Administer skilled therapy treatment and monitor patient response.
• Support staff development and performance management.Coordinate team tasks, paperwork, training, and schedules to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Drive continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a PT, OT, or SLP license required.
• BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.
• Minimum three years discipline‑specific experience.
• Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty professional certification preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.