Therapy Team Leader: Lead Clinicians & Elevate Care

Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital; Toulon (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital in Illinois seeks a Therapy Team Leader who will supervise while continuing hands-on patient care. You will guide therapists and staff, develop treatment plans, and mentor teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership and clinical excellence within inpatient rehabilitation, with licensing in PT/OT/SLP and commitment to ongoing professional development. Join a compassionate, growth‑minded culture.

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.

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 and objectives.
• Drive continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical supervision

Therapy evaluation

Communication

Education

PT/OT/SLP license

Job description

Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital in Illinois seeks a Therapy Team Leader who will supervise while continuing hands-on patient care. You will guide therapists and staff, develop treatment plans, and mentor teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership and clinical excellence within inpatient rehabilitation, with licensing in PT/OT/SLP and commitment to ongoing professional development. Join a compassionate, growth‑minded culture.