Acute Care Physical Therapist | Impactful, Full-Time

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Advocate Sherman Hospital is seeking a Doctor of Physical Therapy to join the Acute Care Rehabilitation team in Illinois. The role involves evaluating patients, creating recovery plans, and coordinating with physicians to optimize mobility and function.

Responsibilities include documenting findings, planning discharges with home programs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. A strong emphasis on safety and compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state where you work.
• Experience in acute care is preferred; ED experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician referrals and perform musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care and monitor progress.
• Discharge planning with home programs and patient/family teaching.
• Document care thoroughly per policy and complete daily statistics and scheduling.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Team collaboration

Patient care empathy

Education

DPT/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Advocate Sherman Hospital is seeking a Doctor of Physical Therapy to join the Acute Care Rehabilitation team in Illinois. The role involves evaluating patients, creating recovery plans, and coordinating with physicians to optimize mobility and function.

Responsibilities include documenting findings, planning discharges with home programs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. A strong emphasis on safety and compliance is required.