Physical Therapy Team Leader — Lead Care & Growth

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland; Calhoun (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

FSAs/HSAs

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cleveland is seeking a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a skilled therapy team and drive patient outcomes. You will supervise daily operations, collaborate with clinical staff, and ensure evidence-based treatments are delivered with compassion.

This role emphasizes leadership, staff development, scheduling, and adherence to policy while providing direct patient care.

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

Physical Therapy

Team Coordination

Clinical Supervision

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cleveland is seeking a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a skilled therapy team and drive patient outcomes. You will supervise daily operations, collaborate with clinical staff, and ensure evidence-based treatments are delivered with compassion.

This role emphasizes leadership, staff development, scheduling, and adherence to policy while providing direct patient care.