Physical Therapy Leader

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Leader to join our team at Encompass Health in Amarillo, Texas.

The Clinical Physical Therapy Team Leader assists the Director of Therapy Operations in day-to-day operations of a therapy team or discipline. This position requires effective supervisory skills, good communication skills for interdepartmental relationships, and competency in licensed discipline evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Delegate and supervise tasks of therapist assistants and technicians
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, orientation, training, and communications to provide adequate coverage for patient treatments
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met
• Provide patient care in licensed discipline 80%-90% of work hours
• Help create an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission
• Hold staff accountable for performance, motivate staff to improve performance, and be responsible for the operation of the department
• Help staff improve their clinical skills and overall performance through staff development and mentoring

Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities for professional growth
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans, securing financial future
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts tailored to unique needs

Qualifications:

• 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 required
• Minimum of three years of experience in physical therapy or leadership, with a minimum of two years of clinical experience
• Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty professional certifications preferred