Physical Therapy Team Leader: Impactful Care & Leadership

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel; Westchase (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) / ESPP

FSAs/HSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is hosting a hiring event for a Physical Therapy Team Leader. Meet a hiring manager and discover how you can join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader dedicated to compassionate, high‑quality care.

As Team Leader, you will guide therapy operations, supervise staff, coordinate scheduling and training, and ensure treatment plans translate into meaningful patient outcomes.

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

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Clinical instruction

Communication

CPR certification

Licensure required

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited therapy program

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is hosting a hiring event for a Physical Therapy Team Leader. Meet a hiring manager and discover how you can join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader dedicated to compassionate, high‑quality care.

As Team Leader, you will guide therapy operations, supervise staff, coordinate scheduling and training, and ensure treatment plans translate into meaningful patient outcomes.