Temp - Physical Therapist (PT)

Description: Physical Therapists plan and execute rehabilitation programs to help patients return to a higher level of physical function. Physical Therapists utilize a variety of skills, including, but not limited to, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, physical modalities, gait training, and manual techniques. Our therapists demonstrate effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to motivate patients and provide compassionate care.

• Apply knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, neuroscience, and pharmacology.
• Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.
• Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Care with an appropriate home exercise program and discharge instructions.
• Develop a Plan of Care for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations, including short and long-term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.
• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
• Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
• Implement the Plan of Care on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.
• Maintain open lines of effective communication between therapy staff, department staff and referral sources involved in the care of the patient.
• Maintain patient records, ensuring that Certifications and Authorizations are in compliance with third party payer requirements.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.
• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.
• Strong experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants as indicated in a professional and consistent manner.

• 1+ years of PT Experience - [REQUIRED]
• Inpatient Experience - [REQUIRED]
• Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction) - Required

• Work history
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the speciality (Physical Therapy) - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms Completed with dates employed listed - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active Illinois/IL Physical Therapist License - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active American Heart Association BLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]