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RN - Clinical Team Leader - Home Health
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Austin, TX, 78731
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Overview
Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.
At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.
Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:
- 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
- Continuing education opportunities
- Scholarship program for employees
- Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
- Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
- Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
- Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
- Incentivized bonus plan
Responsibilities
Ensure the overall coordination of home health services provided to the patient is delivered according to acceptable standards of practice and company procedures. Review and approve patient information submitted by the licensed professional during a start of care, recertification, resumption of care, or evaluation visit. Facilitate the relationship between physicians, referral sources, patients, caregivers, and employees.
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
- Must be licensed in the state in which they currently practice, or in accordance with the board of nursing rules for nurse licensure compact for the state in which they practice.
- Must have at least two years of nursing experience.
- Must have one year experience in home health or hospice.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the federal, state, and local laws and regulatory guidelines that govern a home care operation.
- Must have basic demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.
Education and experience, preferred
- Previous experience in management is preferred.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid state driver license
- Must maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law
- Must maintain dependable transportation in good working condition
- Must be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions
Additional Information
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.
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Frequently asked questions
In home health, an RN Clinical Team Leader focuses on integrating care across diverse environments, coordinating with physicians, caregivers, and patients in their homes. Unlike hospitals, they manage flexible, patient-centered plans while addressing regulatory compliance and technology use remotely, ensuring continuity and quality outside traditional clinical settings.
Critical skills include leadership in patient case management, deep understanding of home health regulations, proficiency with electronic medical records, and effective communication across interdisciplinary teams. Experience in home health or hospice enhances the ability to oversee clinical staff while meeting patient-specific needs in community settings.
In addition to a valid Texas nursing license, certifications like Home Health/Hospice Nursing (CHHN) or Case Management (CCM) are advantageous. Given Austin's healthcare landscape, familiarity with Texas-specific home care regulations and nurse licensure compact agreements can improve hiring prospects.
Austin's expanding population and traffic congestion can impact travel times for home visits. Navigating diverse patient demographics requires cultural competence and adaptability to varied home environments. Effective scheduling and technology use are essential to optimize patient outcomes and team efficiency in this vibrant metro area.
Encompass Health emphasizes continuous professional development and innovative tech tools, providing RN leaders with resources to enhance clinical decision-making and patient care coordination. Their supportive culture and comprehensive benefits reflect a commitment to staff growth and stability uncommon in many home health employers.
The company integrates mobile EMRs and incentivized bonus plans to streamline documentation and recognize leadership excellence. This allows RN Clinical Team Leaders to maintain clinical engagement while efficiently managing team workflows, fostering both operational success and direct patient impact.
Salaries typically range between $75,000 and $95,000 annually, influenced by experience and certifications. Austin's competitive healthcare market and Encompass Health’s attractive benefits package can enhance total compensation, reflecting the specialized leadership and clinical expertise required.
Balancing patient assessments, regulatory compliance reviews, and liaising between healthcare providers and families constitutes the core workload. The role also demands real-time problem-solving during care transitions and managing mobile technology to keep records accurate and accessible.
Opportunities include advancing into regional clinical management, specializing in hospice care leadership, or transitioning into healthcare quality and compliance roles. The role builds skills in interdisciplinary coordination and regulatory knowledge, valuable for broader healthcare administration.
Austin's growing elderly population and emphasis on outpatient care elevate demand for home health RNs. Competitive hiring practices favor candidates with home health experience and local licensure, while cost of living and healthcare innovation hubs attract a diverse nursing talent pool.