Physical Therapist - Acute

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• Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, adjusting care plans as needed based on patient response and evidence.
• Serves as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.
• Performs patient transfers safely using proper body mechanics.
• Designs, implements, and modifies individualized plans of care that include treatment goals, interventions, outcomes, and discharge plans.
• Conducts patient examinations, selects appropriate assessment methods, and determines physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes.
• Documents care and clinical findings according to organizational and regulatory policies.
• Screens patients to determine the need and effectiveness of therapy services.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, students, and other healthcare providers using effective teaching methods.
• Utilizes and monitors support personnel (PTA, rehab techs) in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and medical teams throughout the rehabilitation process, including education and discharge planning.
• Uses standardized outcome measures to track and document functional performance.
• Communicates patient status, recommendations, and discharge needs clearly to the care team.
• Provides supervision to support personnel in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, Illinois PT license, and BLS certification.
• Work schedule is Monday–Friday, with one weekend per month; 8-hour shifts.
• Must be proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• New graduates are considered for this position.