Therapy Team Leader

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo; Vega (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k) and ESPP

Flexible spending and health savings

Vibrant community of team members

Job summary

The Therapy Team Leader at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo assists the Director of Therapy Operations in daily management of the therapy team. They supervise therapists assistants and technicians, delegate tasks, and help with staffing, scheduling, orientation, and training to ensure patient treatments are adequately covered.

They maintain ongoing communication with hospital departments to align with patient, staff, and hospital needs while delivering licensed discipline

Qualifications

• Effective supervisory skills and ability to lead a therapy team.
• Strong communication across hospital departments.
• Ability to delegate tasks to therapists assistants and technicians.
• Support staffing, scheduling, orientation and staff development.
• Commitment to patient care coverage and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Therapy Operations in daily management of the therapy team.
• Delegate and supervise tasks of therapist assistants and technicians.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, orientation, training and communications to ensure patient treatment coverage.
• Maintain open communication with hospital departments to meet patient, staff and hospital needs.
• Provide patient care in licensed discipline 80%–90% of work hours.
• Support staff development and mentoring to improve clinical skills and performance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Interdepartmental communication

Delegation

Staff scheduling

Mentoring

Job description

The Therapy Team leader assists the Director of Therapy Operations in day-to-day operations of a therapy team or discipline. The position requires effective supervisory skills along with good communication skills for interdepartmental relationships, and competency in licensed discipline evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. The Therapy Team Leader must delegate and supervise tasks of therapist assistants and technicians; assist with staffing, scheduling, orientation, training and communications to provide adequate coverage for patient treatments; and maintain open and on-going communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. This position typically provides patient care in licensed discipline 80% - 90% of work hours.

The Therapy Team Leader helps create an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mission to all staff, holding staff accountable for performance, motivating staff to improve performance, and being responsible for the operation of the department, to include measurement, assessment, and continuous improvement. The Team Leader helps staff improve their clinical skills, and overall performance, through staff development and mentoring.

A Glimpse into Our World

We‘re confident you‘ll feel the difference the moment you join our team. Being a part of Encompass Health means contributing to a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in our career growth opportunities and the collaborative spirit of our team members, united for the greater good of our patients. Our recognitions, including being named one of the ‘World‘s Most Admired Companies‘ and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, make us immensely proud.

Benefits Tailored for You

Our benefits are designed to support your well-being and start on day one:

• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities for your professional growth.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans, securing your financial future.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts tailored to your unique needs.
• A vibrant community of individuals who are passionate about what they do!

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what‘s right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.