Therapy Operations Leader: Drive Patient Rehab Wins

Rehabilitation Hospital of Cookeville; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) with match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Therapy Manager to lead the therapy team and oversee daily operations within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role focuses on guiding scheduling, staff orientation, and implementation of therapy procedures to maximize patient outcomes.

You will provide direct patient care, assess individual rehabilitation goals, and foster collaborative relationships with hospital departments.

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 occupational / 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 the therapy staff and hospital departments.
• Provide direct care to patients and build rewarding relationships by understanding each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs to aid in their recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational/Physical Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Therapy Manager to lead the therapy team and oversee daily operations within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role focuses on guiding scheduling, staff orientation, and implementation of therapy procedures to maximize patient outcomes.

You will provide direct patient care, assess individual rehabilitation goals, and foster collaborative relationships with hospital departments.