Therapy Team Lead

Ernest Health, Inc.; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (PPO / HDHP)

HSA / FSA options

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Earned Time Off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Therapy Team Lead to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. This role leads therapy operations and oversees disciplined staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to hospital policies.

The position emphasizes leadership, organizational skills, and collaboration with therapists, nurses, and physicians to tailor effective rehabilitation programs for patients with strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord

Qualifications

• Current state licensure in therapy required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Leadership, delegation, and organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the therapy department.
• Supervises employees in one or more disciplines and ensures policy adherence.
• Integrates hospital mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

Leadership

Delegation

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Clinical operations

Tools

Data entry

Word processing

Email

Record management

Job description

Overview

Therapy Team Lead - Full Time - Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is a state‑of‑the‑art inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing compassionate care to patients in Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. We specialize in intensive rehabilitation for people overcoming strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our interdisciplinary rehab team – including therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians – tailors comprehensive therapy programs for each patient, helping them relearn skills and gain strength through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. The hospital features modern amenities such as a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces to practice daily activities, all designed to support a holistic recovery. Accredited and consistently praised for high patient satisfaction and outcomes, Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital fosters a positive, teamwork-driven culture where patients are empowered to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a warm and professional setting.

Lafayette, Indiana

Located near Purdue University, Lafayette blends academic energy with a small‑town feel. Residents enjoy a thriving arts scene, local breweries, and easy access to parks, trails, and family‑friendly events.

We are seeking a Therapy Team Lead to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well‑being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current state licensure therapy required.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, ability to organize and delegate to appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the therapy department. Oversees employees in one or more disciplines, and assures all policies and procedures are followed as set forth by the hospital and department. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.