Physical Therapist (Inpatient/Outpatient)

Quick Facts

• Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; plus 3 weekend days per quarter and 2 holidays annually

• Setting: Floats between inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient care

• FTE: 1.0

• Preference: Pediatric experience preferred

Description

Full-time Physical Therapist role delivering patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will perform evaluations, develop and implement collaborative treatment plans, provide education, and ensure accurate clinical documentation. The position also includes discharge/home-care planning support and supervision of appropriate support personnel.

Responsibilities

• Select and administer appropriate physical therapy evaluations

• Provide inpatient rehabilitation services

• Develop and implement collaborative treatment plans

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers

• Participate in discharge planning through verbal and written communication

• Provide clear, concise documentation per departmental standards

• Supervise paraprofessionals/support personnel and provide follow-up clinical direction

• Design treatment plans to restore function and prevent disability

• Support discharge and home-care planning for continuity of care

• Complete medical documentation timely and accurately

• Assist with monitoring of quality management indicators

• Complete annual written and demonstration-style competency examinations

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and team meetings; serve on departmental committees

• Adhere to hospital/department policies and the Code of Ethics and Customer Service Standards

• Supervise students within departmental clinical education guidelines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Illinois

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

• Pediatric experience

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being

• Detailed benefits information: https://jobs.nm.org/benefits

• Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification