Therapy Team Leader

About the role

The Therapy Team Leader supports daily operations of a therapy team or discipline, requiring strong supervisory and communication skills. They oversee licensed discipline evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment, delegating tasks to therapists, assistants, and technicians.

Responsibilities

The role involves staffing, scheduling, training, and maintaining open communication with hospital departments to meet patient and staff needs. Typically, they provide 80-90% patient care.

Qualifications

Key qualifications include clinical expertise in a licensed discipline, leadership ability, and excellent interpersonal skills. The leader fosters a positive environment aligned with the hospital’s mission, ensuring performance accountability, staff motivation, and continuous improvement through staff development and mentoring.

Skills

Responsibilities emphasize team management, quality care, and operational oversight to enhance clinical skills and overall department performance.