Physical Therapy Team Leader: Lead Impactful Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland invites an experienced Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a dynamic PT team in a hospital setting. You will oversee daily operations, coordinate scheduling and staff development, and provide direct patient care focused on meaningful recovery outcomes.

This leadership role emphasizes collaboration with hospital departments, ongoing education, and a commitment to compassionate, personalized therapy.

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

• 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 by understanding patients' physical, mental, and emotional needs to aid in recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland invites an experienced Physical Therapy Team Leader to guide a dynamic PT team in a hospital setting. You will oversee daily operations, coordinate scheduling and staff development, and provide direct patient care focused on meaningful recovery outcomes.

This leadership role emphasizes collaboration with hospital departments, ongoing education, and a commitment to compassionate, personalized therapy.