Empowering Rehab: Licensed Physical Therapist

Riverside Healthcare; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to deliver expert evaluation and treatment that improves mobility and daily living skills. You will develop individualized plans and work with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure coordinated care.

You will educate patients and families, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed while meeting safety and documentation standards. Supervision of staff and participation in quality initiatives are also expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor, Doctorate or Masters degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current state licensure as Physical Therapist in the state of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
• Develop customized treatment plans that address the patient's unique needs, focusing on improving mobility, strength, coordination, and daily living skills.
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions, including exercises, activities, and use of adaptive equipment to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and other therapists, to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Educate patients and their families about therapy goals, techniques, and ways to continue progress outside of therapy sessions.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes.
• Supervise and provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistants and other support staff as needed.
• Meets the following productivity percentage on outpatient and inpatient rehab and Acute: less than or equal to 79.99 (NI), 80-83.99 (meets), greater that 84 (exceeds).
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts, e.g., Journal Clubs, in-services, Magnet, chart auditing, etc.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mobility assessment

Safety awareness

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Illinois state licensure

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to deliver expert evaluation and treatment that improves mobility and daily living skills. You will develop individualized plans and work with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure coordinated care.

You will educate patients and families, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed while meeting safety and documentation standards. Supervision of staff and participation in quality initiatives are also expected.