Lead Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapist

Encompass Health seeks a Licensed Therapy Team Lead to guide an interdisciplinary rehab team within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this inpatient rehabilitation role, you will coordinate and deliver high-quality therapy services, oversee care planning, mentor therapists, and collaborate closely with nursing and physicians to ensure patient-centered outcomes. You’ll monitor clinical quality, support staff development, and help optimize workflows in a nurturing, dynamic, and rewarding environment focused on exceptional patient recovery and strong professional growth opportunities. Lead and coordinate daily operations of the therapy team in an inpatient rehab setting Develop, review, and adjust individualized therapy care plans with the interdisciplinary team Provide direct patient therapy services using evidence-based practices Mentor, coach, and support therapists and therapy assistants to enhance performance Monitor clinical quality, therapy outcomes, and regulatory compliance Collaborate with nursing, physicians, and case management to ensure patient-centered care Assist with staff scheduling, workload balancing, and workflow optimization Document patient progress accurately and timely in the EMR Participate in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives Educate patients and families on therapy goals, home programs, and discharge planning Physical or Occupational Therapy evaluation and treatment planning Interdisciplinary care coordination Inpatient rehabilitation protocols Clinical documentation and EMR proficiency Therapy team supervision and mentoring Outcome measurement and quality improvement Patient and family education Regulatory and compliance knowledge in rehab settings Time management and caseload prioritization Safety, mobility, and functional independence training Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active state license as a Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT) Master’s or Doctorate in Physical or Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Current BLS/CPR certification Prior inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred Leadership or charge therapist experience strongly preferred