Speech Therapy Team Leader

Description This; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Encompass Health in Sioux Falls seeks a Therapy Team Leader to provide hands-on care while guiding a therapy team. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and supervise therapists, assistants, and technicians to ensure high-quality outcomes.

This role blends clinical excellence with leadership, offering opportunities for staff development, performance coaching, and guiding daily schedules and training to meet patient goals and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a PT, OT, or SLP license required.
• BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum three years discipline-specific experience.
• Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder or specialty certification preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient evaluations and develop therapy treatments.
• Supervise therapists, assistants, and technicians.
• Administer skilled therapy treatment and monitor patient response.
• Support staff development and performance management.
• Coordinate team tasks, paperwork, training, and schedules to achieve business goals.
• Drive continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Therapy evaluation

Team supervision

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Quality improvement

Job description

Therapy Team Leader Career Opportunity

Are you a licensed clinician ready to lead while continuing to provide hands‑on patient care? As a Therapy Team Leader, you balance clinical excellence with team leadership—helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes while mentoring and developing fellow therapists.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full‑time and part‑time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

What You’ll Do

• Provide patient evaluations and develop therapy treatments.
• Supervise therapists, assistants, and technicians.
• Administer skilled therapy treatment and monitor patient response.
• Support staff development and performance management.
• Coordinate team tasks, paperwork, training, and schedules to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Drive continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a PT, OT, or SLP license required.
• BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.
• Minimum three years discipline‑specific experience.
• Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty professional certification preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.