Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient and Acute Rehab

Position Summary:
$7,500.00 Sign on bonus 1 or more years of experience - External only
$5,000.00 Sign on bonus less than 1 year of experience - External only

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Physical Therapist (PT) License Illinois within 3 months and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
New graduates will be considered.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
None Specified.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
• Demonstrates respect by treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged with those who need our services.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
• Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need fortherapy services, if appropriate.
• Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.