Physical Therapy Team Leader

Job overview

The Physical Therapy Team Leader role is onsite in Riceville, TN; compensation is not specified. Encompass Health is a national inpatient rehabilitation provider focused on patient care and community connection. The team leader supports therapy operations while providing direct physical therapy care. By coordinating staff activities and delivering personalized treatment, the role helps ensure consistent implementation of care procedures and supports patient recovery.

What you'll do

• Assist the Director of Therapy Operations with daily therapy team operations, including scheduling, orientation, training, and communication with physical therapy staff and hospital departments
• provide direct patient care
• understand patients’ physical, mental, and emotional needs to support recovery.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

physical therapy team leader

physical therapy

rehabilitation

patient care

therapy operations

staff training

riceville tn

encompass health

state licensure

cpr certification

inpatient rehabilitation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• 401(k) match
• employee stock purchase plan
• flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Why this role

Requires current state licensure or certification, CPR certification or completion within 30 days of hire, a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited therapy program, and at least three years of physical therapy or leadership experience, including two years of clinical experience.

About the employer

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.