Acute Care Physical Therapist - Part-Time, Chicago

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist in Acute Physical Therapy. The role provides evidence-based direct and indirect PT services to inpatients and outpatients, upholding Rush’s mission and standards.

Responsibilities include thorough evaluations, developing plans of care, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Requires Illinois license with CEUs and CAPTE degree.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Maintains Illinois license with minimum of 20 CEUs per year.
• Meets all state regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Executes thorough patient evaluations and interprets data for PT diagnosis.
• Provides an evidence-based plan of care with functional goals.
• Adapts treatment environment, tools, equipment, and activities to patient needs.
• Monitors patient response and modifies treatment as indicated.
• Terminates services when maximum benefit or goals achieved.
• Documents completely per Epic standards and billing.
• Participates in quality improvement projects and professional development.

Skills

Clinical practice

Effective communication

Epic billing

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Illinois license + 20 CEUs/yr

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist in Acute Physical Therapy. The role provides evidence-based direct and indirect PT services to inpatients and outpatients, upholding Rush’s mission and standards.

Responsibilities include thorough evaluations, developing plans of care, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Requires Illinois license with CEUs and CAPTE degree.