Therapy Team Leader – Lead Clinicians & Hands-On Care

Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital; Galva (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending and HSAs

Inclusive culture and teamwork

Job summary

Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Therapy Team Leader to lead a clinical team while continuing hands-on patient care. You will balance clinical excellence with leadership, mentoring therapists, and guiding treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes supervising therapists and staff, coordinating schedules, and driving quality improvement within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Current state license as PT, OT, or SLP required.
• BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum three years discipline‑specific experience.
• 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

Leadership experience

Supervising therapists and staff

Clinical evaluation and treatment

Mentoring and staff development

Education

PT/OT/SLP license

BLS (CPR) certification

Job description

Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Therapy Team Leader to lead a clinical team while continuing hands-on patient care. You will balance clinical excellence with leadership, mentoring therapists, and guiding treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes supervising therapists and staff, coordinating schedules, and driving quality improvement within a supportive, inclusive environment.