Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Therapy

Physical Therapist

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

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Education: Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)

Work Experience:

• 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.
• Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67).
• Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services, if appropriate.
• Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.
• If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
• Evaluates patients impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions.
• Establishes a plan of care based on functional deficits and patients' goals.
• Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks.
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR.
• Applies tape for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement.
• Completes therapeutic modalities as appropriate including ultrasound, interferential, iontophoresis.
• Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations.