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 benefits that begin with you our benefits are designed to support your well being and start on day one 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 your professional growth company matching 401 k and employee stock purchase plans securing your financial future flexible spending and health savings accounts tailored to your unique needs a vibrant community of individuals who are passionate about what they do the encompass health way we proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy doing what s right focusing on the positive and standing stronger together encompass health is a trusted leader in post acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36 000 exceptional individuals and growing 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 we re eager to meet you and we truly mean that join our family and let s make a positive impact together qualifications position requirements license or certification current state license as a physical therapist occupational therapist or speech language pathologist bls cpr required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role if clinician is an slp successful completion of slp certification of clinical competence ccc is required minimum qualifications a minimum of three year s discipline specific or leadership experience required with no less than 2 years being clinical active on therapy clinical ladder when eligible or specialty professional certification preferred machines equipment used general office equipment such as computer laptop telephone copy fax machine calculator scanner etc microsoft office software to include outlook word and excel physical requirements visual acuity speech recognition speech clarity ability to lift lower push pull and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting pushing and or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements skills and abilities oral communication written communication active listening must be able to speak and understand english information ordering deductive reasoning social perceptiveness time management critical thinking ability to coordinate analyze observe make decisions and meet deadlines in a detail oriented manner ability to work independently without continuous supervision environmental conditions indoor temperature controlled smoke free environment occasional outdoor exposure exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required handicapped accessible may work under stressful circumstances at times proficiency or productivity standards has regular reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality adheres to dress code including wearing id badge adheres to standards of business conduct maintains current licensure and or certifications if applicable may be required to work weekdays and or weekends evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines may be required to work on religious and or legal holidays on scheduled days shifts will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations i e before during or after a disaster may be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives may be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor this position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity