Physical Therapy Team Leader — Lead Care & Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Physical Therapy Team Leader to blend direct patient care with leadership of the therapy team. You will help implement policies, ensure high-quality treatments, and foster compassionate, personalized care within a collaborative, cutting-edge setting.

The role emphasizes operational leadership, staff development, and patient outcomes in a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with strong community focus.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• 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 or specialty professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Therapy Operations in daily operations of the therapy team, including scheduling, orientation, training, and communication with staff and hospital departments.
• Provide direct care to patients and build rewarding relationships to aid in recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way.

Skills

Leadership

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Physical Therapy Team Leader to blend direct patient care with leadership of the therapy team. You will help implement policies, ensure high-quality treatments, and foster compassionate, personalized care within a collaborative, cutting-edge setting.

The role emphasizes operational leadership, staff development, and patient outcomes in a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with strong community focus.