Physical Therapist- Outpatient

Community First Medical Center • Full-time or Part-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • $92,000 - $96,000 / year • 6d ago

Description

Opportunity is for full time - 8am-4:30PM, rotating weekends.

Evaluates and treats patients using the principles and practices of physical therapy and in accordance with the patient’s age, developmental level, and diagnosis. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. License-eligible therapists would perform duties under the supervision of a licensed therapist in accordance with the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Provide "One on One" treatment to provide each patient with the highest level of care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Evaluate patients, establishes goals, and develops individualized treatment plans as prescribed.

2. Provides direct patient treatment plan based on the patient's response.

3. Provides education to patient regarding patient’s abilities/assistance for therapeutic intervention.

4. Recommends modification or changes in the patient's treatment program to physician.

5. Prepares written/computer documentation as required by the profession.

6. Participates in the interdisciplinary patient care conferences and rounds a care plan.

7. Communicates with other professional staff and patient's family/support system.

8. Arranges work schedule to make efficient use of direct and non-direct patient care time.

Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees:

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

1+ year of experience in Outpatient highly desirable
Bachelor’s degree is required
Master’s and/or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy is preferred
EMR/EPIC experience preferred
Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) experience preferred
Current Illinois license in Physical Therapy

Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.