Therapy Team Leader

The Therapy Team leader assists the Director of Therapy Operations in day-to-day operations of a therapy team or discipline. The position requires effective supervisory skills along with good communication skills for interdepartmental relationships, and competency in licensed discipline evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. The Therapy Team Leader must delegate and supervise tasks of therapist assistants and technicians; assist with staffing, scheduling, orientation, training and communications to provide adequate coverage for patient treatments; and maintain open and on-going communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. This position typically provides patient care in licensed discipline 80% - 90% of work hours. The Therapy Team Leader helps create an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mission to all staff, holding staff accountable for performance, motivating staff to improve performance, and being responsible for the operation of the department, to include measurement, assessment, and continuous improvement. The Team Leader helps staff improve their clinical skills, and overall performance, through staff development and mentoring. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day team operations under the Director of Therapy Operations. Supervise therapist assistants and technicians. Assist with staffing, scheduling, orientation, training and communications for patient coverage. Coordinate with other hospital departments to meet patient, staff and hospital needs. Provide patient care in licensed discipline 80%—90% of work hours. Establish a culture that supports the hospital mission, meets goals, and drives continuous improvement. Hold staff accountable, motivate improvement, and perform operational measurements and assessments. Mentor staff to enhance clinical skills and performance. Benefits Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families. Generous paid time off that accrues over time. Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities. Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans. Flexible spending and health savings accounts. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr