Therapy Team Leader: Lead Clinicians & Elevate Patient Care

Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital; Aledo (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) and stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Therapy Team Leader who will balance hands-on patient care with team leadership. You will supervise therapists, assistants, and technicians, provide patient evaluations, and develop therapy treatments while guiding clinical practice.

The role emphasizes mentorship, staff development, and aligning care with organizational goals. A current PT/OT/SLP license and leadership experience are preferred as part of joining our integrated

Qualifications

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

Patient evaluation

Therapy treatment planning

Staff development

Job description

Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Therapy Team Leader who will balance hands-on patient care with team leadership. You will supervise therapists, assistants, and technicians, provide patient evaluations, and develop therapy treatments while guiding clinical practice.

The role emphasizes mentorship, staff development, and aligning care with organizational goals. A current PT/OT/SLP license and leadership experience are preferred as part of joining our integrated