Dynamic Physical Therapist - Rehab & Patient Education

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will interpret physician referrals and perform musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary evaluations, then design and implement individualized care plans aligned with functional goals.

You will monitor outcomes, adjust treatments, assist in discharge planning with home programs, and document progress per policy.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state where you work.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) within 90 days.
• No experience required.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements treatment based on evaluation results and goals; monitors outcomes.
• Plans for discharge with home programs, family teaching, and transition planning.
• Documents patient care per policy; manages billing, scheduling, and productivity standards.
• May supervise PT assistants and rehab aides; provides guidance and ongoing supervision.
• Promotes patient safety and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to achieve optimal patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA)

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Continued education requirements

No experience required

Job description

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will interpret physician referrals and perform musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary evaluations, then design and implement individualized care plans aligned with functional goals.

You will monitor outcomes, adjust treatments, assist in discharge planning with home programs, and document progress per policy.