Physical Therapist – Acute Care – Days – Per Diem

Nevada System of Higher Education • Chicago, IL

5d • $39 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide professional physical therapy evaluation, treatment and follow up services to physician referred patients. Responsible for assessing patients and performing procedures consistent with or based on the age and developmental status of the patient to maximize the clinical outcome and safety of the patient.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate from a school of Physical Therapy with a Bachelor of Science or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university approved by the APTA and the Council on Medical Education of the AMA.
• Certification: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of IL; CPR certification.
• Experience: Clinical Rotations minimum; No clinical experience required; entry level position.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with physicians, other health professionals, patients, family members, and the community.
• Must demonstrate good organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to work effectively in an independent environment.

Nice To Haves

• In-Patient Physical Therapy experience

Responsibilities

• Provides quality Physical therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment intervention and discharge planning based on the age, psychological, educational and developmental status of the patient. Service provision may include direct, group, monitored and consultative approaches.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment, supplies and treatment areas. Provides feedback regarding equipment needs.
• Acts as a liaison with the prosthetist and /or orthotist and assists in obtaining appropriate appliances and assistive devices.
• Must be able to deal effectively with patient emergencies. Seeks supervisory assistance as necessary. Completes incident reports as necessary.
• Must be flexible and able to adjust to fluctuating patient census and scheduling conflicts.
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient records including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and billing as required by Medicare, third party payers, and JCAHO/HFAP. Assures co-signature on notes and evaluations if waiting on licensure exam results.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees