PHYSICAL THERAPIST - INPATIENT

Job Summary 2 weekends per month on Saturdays with on‑call on Sundays. Position located at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, IL 61032. Salary range $35.00 - $57.75 per hour. Job type: Ad Lib/Per Diem/As Needed. Responsibilities Evaluate patients for initiation, change or discharge of plan of care. Develop and implement treatment plans incorporating treatment methods and goals with patient/caregiver input. Complete relevant documentation and record‑keeping services and consult with other disciplines per regulatory guidelines. Design, fabricate, fit and educate in use of assistive devices, special equipment, splints and orthotics. Select or adapt appropriate programs and activities tailored to patients’ needs consistent with their physical and mental ability, enabling them to reach their full potential and return to a prior level of function or adapted environment. Perform home/work site evaluation when appropriate with recommendations to enable patient to return to a safe environment. Consult with internal and external team members, disciplines or services to provide plan of care and recommendations to progress patient rehabilitation. Educate or instruct patients, family members, caregivers, staff or team members of skills and techniques required for maximum functional outcome. Attend and participate in customer care, staff conferences and other meetings. Develop and implement training programs for other healthcare members on Physical Therapy objectives and techniques. Prepare, clean and ensure proper working order of patient care equipment; report repair needs to appropriate department per policy. Supervise support personnel in accordance with state and professional standards. Adhere to FHN policies, procedures and PRIDE Standards. Display competency for age‑specific patients: pediatrics to geriatrics where applicable. Participate in process improvement/quality indicator tracking when applicable. Display competency for the Physical Therapist role as evidenced in annual performance appraisal following FHN PRIDE Standards. Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, Students, and Volunteers. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications Education: Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy preferred; Bachelor’s Degree from a four‑year college or university in Physical Therapy considered with relevant experience. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure or eligible as a PT under the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Maintain AED/BLS certification. Physical Requirements Requires frequent walking, standing, and reaching. Must lift up to 75 lbs (patient) and perform repetitive hand/arm and foot/leg movements. Must be able to climb, squat, kneel, and sit as required. Populations Served Neonate ( Infant ( Early Childhood (1 year to Late Childhood (5 years to Adolescent (13 to Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 to Older Adult (> 60 years old) #J-18808-Ljbffr