Step Into Leadership & Make a Difference Every Day

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Full-Time Stability: Enjoy a salaried, 40-hour workweek at our dedicated Inpatient Rehab Hospital
• Diverse Patient Caseload: Work with Neurological (Stroke, TBI, Spinal Cord), Orthopedic (hip fractures, joint replacements), and Multi-Trauma patients
• Sign-On Bonus: Receive $10,000 as a welcome to our team
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Access up to $30,000 to help reduce your student loan debt
• Immediate Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, and more—starting on day one

About the Role

We’re hiring a Physical Therapist – Team Lead to join a collaborative, mission-driven therapy department within one of the largest and most respected rehabilitation systems in the country. This is an ideal next step for a clinician who’s passionate about patient outcomes, team mentorship, and operational excellence—and ready to grow into higher leadership over time.

You don’t need to be the most seasoned clinician, but you do need to bring confidence, integrity, and a steady presence. Our department thrives on camaraderie and high standards, and we’re looking for someone who can lead from the front: someone who can coach with kindness, speak with clarity, and back leadership decisions while being a daily support to staff.

What You’ll Do:

• Split Your Focus: Treat patients ~50% of the time while managing day-to-day operations for a team of 25 (16 full-time therapists and 10 PRNs)
• Own the Schedule: Ensure daily staffing, patient minutes, and MODE compliance (including the 50%+ 1:1 therapy requirement). Address issues quickly in partnership with the Therapy Manager
• Drive Daily Flow: Be the first clinical point of contact for the team and help the gym run smoothly—especially when things get busy
• Mentor & Elevate: Observe, coach, and develop your team—whether it’s new grad support, clinical feedback, or driving evidence-based, functional care
• Be the Bridge: Communicate clearly between staff and leadership. You’ll lead the day-to-day while reinforcing the broader vision and priorities from the Therapy Manager
• Lead Boldly: Facilitate weekly therapy huddles, represent the department in leadership meetings, and help move initiatives from planning into action

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program with 5 - 8 years of experience
• Active Texas PT license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Someone confident speaking in front of groups, giving honest feedback, and navigating difficult conversations with grace
• A clinician who is growth-minded—not someone looking to stay a Team Lead forever, but someone aiming for future leadership roles
• Strong interpersonal skills: direct, grounded, fun—but firm when needed
• A strong desire to lead and serve others
• Coachable and committed to continuous professional development
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Preferred: Experience in Inpatient Rehab
  Note: H1B Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Take the next step in your career and join a team that’s dedicated to making a difference in patients’ lives. Apply today and help us shape the future of Inpatient Rehab care!

ABOUT US

Nealy Pierce is leading the way for full-time permanent Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, & Speech Language Pathologist opportunities. We do not do travel or contract positions. We take the time to understand your situation and what is most important to you before recommending any opportunity. We will strive to assist you in your search from a professional consulting approach. If you are looking for another position, check out our Available Positions @ www.nealypierce.com/job. We are working on new positions all the time, so if you can't find what you're looking for email jobs@np-hc.com and a Career Consultant will reach out to you to get a better understanding of what you're looking for and if we have something available.

Contact Information

Sue Thoens Sue@np-hc.com (469) 249-0528

Please submit your most recent resume and application prior to contacting a member of our team for additional details about the specific position you are interested in.