Physical Therapy Team Leader: Impactful Care & Growth

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland; Pikeville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Health savings/flexible spending

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Team Leader for Physical Therapy to guide the therapy team, implement policies, and deliver compassionate patient care in a hospital setting. You will lead with evidence-based practice and foster a supportive, collaborative environment.

The role involves assisting the Director of Therapy Operations with scheduling, orientation, and training, while providing direct patient care and building meaningful patient relationships.

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 experience

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in therapy

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Team Leader for Physical Therapy to guide the therapy team, implement policies, and deliver compassionate patient care in a hospital setting. You will lead with evidence-based practice and foster a supportive, collaborative environment.

The role involves assisting the Director of Therapy Operations with scheduling, orientation, and training, while providing direct patient care and building meaningful patient relationships.