Physical Therapist Acute
Ascension•Hoffman Estates, IL
About The Position
The Physical Therapist works in acute care at Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The role establishes, revises, and evaluates patient-centered plans of care in partnership with patients and/or their families. The therapist provides clinical treatments across a variety of diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurologic, oncology, intensive care, cardiac, and pulmonary cases. The position collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on care plans and discharge recommendations and performs appropriate physical therapy interventions using standard techniques and skills. The role is PRN on the day shift and has a minimum weekend and holiday requirement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
- Physical Therapy license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is required before hire or job transfer. A valid license-pending letter is accepted until the license is issued.
Nice To Haves
- Master's or Doctorate degree preferred.
- One year of acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Establish, revise, and evaluate an effective, patient-centered plan of care involving the patient and/or family.
- Provide clinical treatments across diagnoses including orthopedic, neurologic, oncology, ICU, cardiac, and pulmonary cases.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to establish plans of care and discharge recommendations.
- Perform therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate to the patient's condition.
Benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Counseling and peer support.
- Spiritual care and stress management resources.
