Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Job Location: Pontiac, Illinois

Company Name: Goldwater Care Pontiac

Organization Name: Goldwater Care Pontiac

Job Summary:

Join our team at Goldwater Care Pontiac, a boutique organization committed to clinical excellence and compassionate service, as a Physical Therapist in an in-house skilled nursing facility. This full-time hourly position offers a 40-hour workweek with a Monday-Friday schedule, no weekends required, and flexible start/end times. As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating and treating patients to achieve the highest level of functional outcomes and patient satisfaction. On-site training and guidance will ensure your success in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized Physical Therapy services based on patients' unique clinical needs with courtesy and respect.

• Evaluate and treat patients with a wide range of medical conditions.

• Manage a daily caseload of 8-10 patients for a regular 8-hour day.

• Supervise a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant and PRN therapists as needed.

• Complete necessary documentation and billing in the EMR for therapy services.

• Participate in administrative tasks, such as insurance updates and durable medical equipment paperwork.

• Conduct screens for therapy services to ensure long-term care resident needs are met.

• Provide educational in-service trainings to nursing staff.

• Collaborate with the therapy team to provide high-quality care.

• Advocate for patients and communicate with families with compassion.

• Actively participate in therapy team and facility meetings.

Qualifications:

• Current and in good standing licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of IL.

• Current CPR certification.

• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred but not required.

• New Grads are encouraged to apply!

Physical Demands:

• Be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

• Meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

• Be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist looking for a new opportunity, please apply to this role. We look forward to hearing from you!