Orthopaedic Physical Therapist – Evidence-Based Care

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver evidence-based direct and indirect PT services in the orthopedics department. You will evaluate patients, develop plan of care with functional goals, and adapt treatment to individual needs, while documenting per Epic standards.

The role requires 0–3 years of PT experience, CAPTE-accredited degree, and ability to meet state regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of Physical Therapy experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Graduate of CAPTE accredited physical therapy program.
• Clinical Practice
• Meets all state regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Executes a thorough patient evaluation, obtaining and interpreting data necessary to support a physical therapy diagnosis.
• Provides an evidenced base plan of care for treatment, including functional goals and methods to achieve said goals.
• Adapts treatment environment, tools, equipment, and activities according to the needs of the individual.
• Monitors the individual's response to treatment interventions and modifies treatment and plan as indicated.
• Terminates patient services when maximum benefit or goals have been achieved
• Monitors own performance and identify supervisory needs.
• Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory as required.
• Documents completely per Epic standards using point of care method.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate of CAPTE accredited physical therapy program

Job description

Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver evidence-based direct and indirect PT services in the orthopedics department. You will evaluate patients, develop plan of care with functional goals, and adapt treatment to individual needs, while documenting per Epic standards.

The role requires 0–3 years of PT experience, CAPTE-accredited degree, and ability to meet state regulatory requirements.