Job Description
The Therapy Team Leader supports daily therapy operations and assists the Director of Therapy Operations.
Requires supervisory skills, effective communication, and expertise in licensed discipline evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment.
Delegates tasks to therapist assistants and technicians, manages staffing, scheduling, training, and ensures adequate patient coverage.
Maintains communication with hospital departments to meet patient, staff, and hospital needs.
Provides 80-90% patient care within licensed discipline.
Fosters an environment aligned with hospital mission, holds staff accountable, motivates performance, and oversees department operations and improvement.
Supports staff development and clinical skill enhancement.
Qualifications:
Current state license (PT, OT, SLP), BLS certification (or obtained within 30 days), and CCC for SLPs.
Minimum three years of discipline-specific or leadership experience, with at least two years clinical.
Proficiency with office equipment and Microsoft Office.
Physical ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds and perform repositioning tasks.
Strong communication, critical thinking, time management, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently in a temperature-controlled environment, with occasional outdoor exposure and potential blood/body fluid contact.
Reliable attendance, adherence to dress code, and flexibility for shifts, holidays, and disaster response.
Supports a diverse, inclusive work culture.
