Lead Physical Therapist Salary in the United States
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How much does a Lead Physical Therapist make in the United States? The average Lead Physical Therapist salary in the United States is $85,110 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $70,458 and $102,528. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Lead Physical Therapist

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Salary range for a Lead Physical Therapist

$70,458 to $102,528

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Core compensation

70458

102528

85110

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

71860

105159

86862

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Physical Therapist in the United States. The base salary for Lead Physical Therapist ranges from $70,458 to $102,528 with the average base salary of $85,110. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,860 to $105,159 with the average total cash compensation of $86,862.

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Physical Therapist (Pool)/Per Diem

Encompass Health - Sarasota , FL

In your role as a physical therapist (PT), you'll be the connection between the additional one-on ... We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain ...

Encompass Health - 4 days ago

Physical Therapist PRN

Encompass Health - Hot Springs , AR

In your role as a physical therapist (PT), you'll be the connection between the additional one-on ... We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain ...

Encompass Health - 6 days ago

Travel Physical Therapist - $2,225 per week

TherapyFly Travel Therapy - San Jose , California

Physical Therapist - Discipline: Therapy - Start Date: 11/4/2019 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours ... lead you. The TaleMed Advantage: * Guaranteed hours and tax-free stipends when your shift is ...

NurseFly - 6 days ago

Physical Therapist - SNF - 7640

The People Link Corp - Oakland , CA

Licensed as a Physical Therapist in California * We use Optima EMR Job info and responsibilities of ... Our Rehab Directors are experienced, organized, and lead our teams with ethical care of our ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Physical Therapist Manager

McCall and Lee - Redding , CA

... Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology. The Director will be ... To lead the team, it is imperative that the Director have a clear understanding of each of the ...

ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago

Physical Therapist (PT)

HumanEdge - Live Oak , California

Physical Therapist Job (PT) in Live Oak, CA(California) HumanEdge Allied Health has partnered with a skilled nursing facility in Live Oak, CA(California) to hire an experienced Physical Therapist (PT ...

Allied Health - 4 days ago

What does a Lead Physical Therapist do?

Lead Physical Therapist

Assist the Director of Therapy Services in maintaining regulatory compliance, achieving departmental goals, staff education and performance improvement initiatives.

September 10, 2019

Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System.

September 10, 2019

Provide physical therapy treatment to achieve the highest possible level of functional independence for each patient, restore function and decrease potential for further disability.

September 10, 2019

Develops an appropriate plan of care based on skilled evaluations, physicians' orders and the patient's individual needs.

September 10, 2019

Management of staff and productivity.

September 10, 2019

Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety.

September 10, 2019

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program required.

September 10, 2019

Evaluates the performance of assigned personnel in meeting standards/expectations applied to the position.

September 10, 2019

Works with the Rehab Program Director, PT Manager and OT/ST Coordinator to develop departmental marketing and program development.

September 10, 2019

Manages facilitation of orientation of new staff, staff schedules, completion of performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and compliance with clinic policies and procedures.

September 10, 2019

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