Physical Therapy Leader

Encompass Health • Amarillo, TX

11d

About The Position

The Clinical Physical Therapy Team Leader assists the Director of Therapy Operations with the day-to-day operations of a therapy team or discipline. The position combines supervisory responsibilities with physical therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning, treatment, and patient care, which typically accounts for 80%–90% of working hours.

The Team Leader delegates and supervises tasks performed by therapist assistants and technicians; assists with staffing, scheduling, orientation, training, and communications to provide adequate patient-treatment coverage; and maintains ongoing communication with hospital departments. The role helps create a culture that supports the hospital’s mission and goals, holds staff accountable, motivates improvement, and oversees department operations, including measurement, assessment, and continuous improvement. The leader also develops and mentors staff to improve their clinical skills and performance.

Requirements

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• CPR certification required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited therapy program.
• At least three years of experience in physical therapy or leadership, including at least two years of clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Active on the Therapy Clinical Ladder when eligible.
• Specialty professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Therapy Operations with day-to-day operations of a therapy team or discipline.
• Provide patient care in physical therapy, typically for 80%–90% of working hours.
• Delegate and supervise tasks performed by therapist assistants and technicians.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, orientation, training, and communications to ensure adequate coverage for patient treatments.
• Maintain ongoing communication with hospital departments to meet patient, staff, and hospital needs.
• Convey the hospital mission to staff, hold staff accountable for performance, and motivate staff to improve.
• Oversee department operations, including measurement, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor staff to improve clinical skills and overall performance.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level