Physical Therapy Team Leader - Lead Care & Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel; Ducktown (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is seeking a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a skilled team and drive exceptional patient outcomes. This role combines hands-on care with leadership, policy implementation, and collaborative problem solving to advance our post-acute care mission.

You will oversee scheduling, staff orientation, and cross-department communication, while providing compassionate patient care and building strong therapeutic 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

Communication

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in an accredited therapy program

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is seeking a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a skilled team and drive exceptional patient outcomes. This role combines hands-on care with leadership, policy implementation, and collaborative problem solving to advance our post-acute care mission.

You will oversee scheduling, staff orientation, and cross-department communication, while providing compassionate patient care and building strong therapeutic relationships.