• The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients of all ages, according to the principles and practice of physical therapy
• Reviews requisitions for physical therapy and evaluates patient's physical condition and needs
• Establishes PT treatment goals for each individual patient, based on the findings of the initial evaluation
• Develops a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assessed patients
• Supervises the treatment and recording of patient's progress
• Determines proper equipment usage, instructs the patient in appropriate program, and modifies program as needed
• Teaches patient, other staff members, and student affiliates in passive, active assistive, or resisted exercise, ambulation, and other physical movements in order to articulate and demonstrate principles of rehabilitative therapy
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, and inservice meetings
• Documents as required by the profession and department, such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports
• Collaborates with support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines
• Establishes a PT Plan of Care based on functional deficits and patient goals
• Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks
• Completes therapeutic modalities, as appropriate, including ultrasound, iontophoresis, and electrical stimulation
• Administers corrective exercise or manual techniques for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement
• Completes daily documentation and charging in Therapy EMR
• Communicates with the referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations
• Provides supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants, in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines

Utilizes standardized outcome measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required), Work Experience:

$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available

• The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive
• The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility
• The compensation range for this position is $36.74per hour - $63.19per hour

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