Physical Therapist

Quick Facts

• Role: Physical Therapist
• Sign-on bonus: $2,500
• Setting: Orthopedic clinic (rehabilitation therapy)
• Key focus: Direct patient care, plan-of-care management, EMR documentation, and clinical collaboration

Description

As a licensed Physical Therapist, you will provide direct patient care and manage the full course of physical therapist patient management from initial contact through discharge. You will perform evaluations and re-evaluations, adjust treatment plans, document in the electronic medical record (EMR), and collaborate with treating PT/PTA(s) to maintain primary responsibility for the plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate teamwork, integrity, and a patients-first approach in daily work and interactions
• Provide timely, accurate information and service recovery when issues arise
• Select appropriate evaluations and treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols
• Complete re-evaluations per department guidelines and adjust the treatment plan based on chart review
• Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely collaboration with treating PT/PTA(s)
• Document progress with daily notes (patient response, performance, assessment, and discharge needs)
• Follow department policy for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Provide patient education aligned to each patient’s understanding and motivation
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain productivity standards and complete non-patient-care tasks within established timelines
• Act as a clinical role model; may serve as a clinical instructor/mentor for students
• Flex schedule as needed to meet patient care needs and participate in meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois
• BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• $2,500 sign-on bonus (eligibility rules apply: internal employees and rehires who left within 1 year are not eligible)