Physical Therapist

Bethesda Health • Swansea, IL

29d • $35 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist delivers Physical Therapy services to patients to provide goal-directed activities for the improvement of function. The Physical Therapist assists in coordinating programs designed to assist patient in obtaining the highest level of function possible. Therapist will evaluate, plan & implement the Treatment program. Obtains relevant information from initial evaluation needed to establish goals leading to improved function. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and progresses patients to achieve goals. Provides caretaker education necessary for carryover of therapy intervention. Establishes discharge criteria for patients and anticipates discharge needs. Therapist will carry out administrative duties. Department/patient documentation completed within designated timeframe. Delegates to/supervises aides appropriately. Progresses students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives. Assists with orientation of new department staff, students, or facility employees requiring mobility training. Possesses skills for communicating effectively with staff, patients and families. Demonstrates an awareness of patient issues that need further medical attention and communicates with nurses and physician. Seeks supervision as needed. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree from an accredited Physical Therapy curriculum
• Current State License
• CPR certified, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
• Must have the ability to communicate well personally and professionally and possess responsibility, initiative and honesty
• Demonstrates strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations
• Requires extensive mobility, transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching and moving around obstacles
• Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience with geriatrics preferred
• Qualified new graduates will be considered

Responsibilities

• Deliver Physical Therapy services to patients to provide goal-directed activities for the improvement of function
• Assist in coordinating programs designed to assist patient in obtaining the highest level of function possible
• Evaluate, plan & implement the Treatment program
• Obtain relevant information from initial evaluation needed to establish goals leading to improved function
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and progresses patients to achieve goals
• Provide caretaker education necessary for carryover of therapy intervention
• Establish discharge criteria for patients and anticipates discharge needs
• Carry out administrative duties
• Complete department/patient documentation within designated timeframe
• Delegate to/supervise aides appropriately
• Progress students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives
• Assist with orientation of new department staff, students, or facility employees requiring mobility training
• Communicate effectively with staff, patients and families
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient issues that need further medical attention and communicates with nurses and physician
• Seek supervision as needed
• May be assigned other duties as appropriate

Benefits

• 403b
• daily pay
• bonuses
• career advancement opportunities
• holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees