Lead Therapist Full Time
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Lead Therapist is responsible for site therapy staff scheduling, tracking and meeting department productivity, documentation requirements, regulatory/compliance requirement and validating therapist staff competency. The Lead Therapist functions as a mentor for clinical skills and assists the CTO in therapy department/administrative responsibilities and other related duties as assigned or requested. The Lead Therapist also fills the role of Staff Therapist and therefore is responsible for completing evaluations, developing written treatment plans and providing on-going treatments that are designed to improve the patient’s functional status in conjunction with the overall treatment objectives. The Team lead will provide direct patient care 50 to 75% of the time which can and will fluctuate based on the needs of the department.
Pay: Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure as an Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Therapist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross. Online certification is not acceptable.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical/patient care experience required
Desired Experience
- Inpatient rehabilitation experience required
- Previous supervisory experience
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames
Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay.
- A competitive wage scale.
- A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.
Bradenton Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Therapist manages site therapy staff scheduling, productivity, and regulatory compliance while mentoring clinical staff. They also provide direct patient care for 50 to 75% of their time, including evaluations and treatment plan development.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state license as a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Language Therapist and possess a BLS certification. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and previous supervisory experience are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 34% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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