Physical Therapy Team Leader: Lead Care & Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel; Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is seeking a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a skilled patient-care team in a busy inpatient setting. The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, scheduling, and ensuring high-quality PT services across the department.

You'll work closely with the Director of Therapy Operations to implement evidence-based treatments, mentor clinicians, and maintain compliant policies while delivering compassionate, personalized care to our

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; 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

Team coordination

Training

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physical Therapy

State licensure

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel is seeking a Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a skilled patient-care team in a busy inpatient setting. The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, scheduling, and ensuring high-quality PT services across the department.

You'll work closely with the Director of Therapy Operations to implement evidence-based treatments, mentor clinicians, and maintain compliant policies while delivering compassionate, personalized care to our