Physical Therapist

Evaluate and treat patients of all ages, modifying plans of care as appropriate Provide services in outpatient and inpatient settings Perform safe patient transfers and use appropriate body mechanics Design and adjust plans of care integrating goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plans Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers Evaluate clinical findings, impairments, diagnoses, and outcomes of care Perform examinations and select reliable, valid examination methods Screen patients to determine the effectiveness and need for therapy services Supervise and provide feedback to support personnel Complete objective testing for range of motion, strength, and daily functional tasks Complete daily documentation and charging in the therapy EMR Apply tape for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement Perform therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, interferential, and iontophoresis Communicate patient progress and treatment recommendations to referring providers Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students Requirements Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days through the American Heart Association (AHA) Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required Ability to treat patients of all ages Ability to evaluate orthopedic and neurologic impairments Ability to complete range-of-motion, strength, and functional performance testing Ability to complete clinical documentation and charging in a therapy EMR Knowledge of therapeutic taping techniques Knowledge of ultrasound, interferential, and iontophoresis modalities Ability to work day shifts, 3 eight-hour shifts Monday through Friday Weekend rotation every sixth weekend Holiday coverage 1-2 times per year Weekend on-call rotation for inpatient work Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and treating patients of all ages, with a strong focus on orthopedic and neurologic impairments. Proficient in clinical documentation, therapeutic modalities, and patient education. Highest-signal resume keywords Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Therapeutic Modalities (Ultrasound, Interferential, Iontophoresis) Clinical Documentation in Therapy EMR Therapeutic Taping Techniques ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Patient Evaluation Treatment Planning Range-of-Motion Testing Strength Testing Functional Performance Testing Patient Education Safe Patient Transfers Objective Testing Clinical Findings Evaluation Discharge Planning Soft Skills Communication Supervision Feedback Provision Role Modeling Certifications & Qualifications Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) Basic Life Support (BLS) Industry Keywords Outpatient Services Inpatient Services Orthopedic Impairments Neurologic Impairments Patient Care Healthcare Providers Patient Transfers Weekend Rotation Holiday Coverage Tools & Technologies Therapy EMR #J-18808-Ljbffr