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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
• No experience required
• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.
• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
• Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Provides education to patient/family /staff by assessing patient/family educational needs.
• Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families and other health care providers as appropriate, providing home instructions to patients and caregivers, recommending and or providing equipment/ home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed.
• Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patient's response to therapy and the need for skilled intervention as outlined by regulatory bodies.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
• upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members