Orthopedic & Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Quick Facts

• Role: Orthopedic & Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

• Position type: Full-time

Description

Provide direct patient care as a licensed physical therapist with a focus on orthopedic and pelvic health. Manage patient plans of care from initial contact through discharge, including evaluation, re-evaluation, and EMR documentation, while collaborating with PT/PTA team members. Participate in committees, education, and process improvement to support service quality and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, professional, patient-first care and timely communication

• Coordinate and maintain primary responsibility for the patient plan of care through discharge

• Select appropriate evaluations, use treatment modalities/equipment/protocols, and perform re-evaluations per department guidelines

• Document progress notes and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record (EMR)

• Use effective service recovery and problem-solving to address issues

• Provide patient education aligned with patient understanding and motivation

• Collaborate across departments and maintain respectful communication

• Participate in committees, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Support education efforts (e.g., in-services, journal clubs, new hire orientation) and clinical student programs when needed

• Meet productivity standards and complete non-patient-care tasks within established timelines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois

• BLS from American Heart Association upon hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being

• Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification

• Sign-on bonus eligibility rules may apply (see posting details)