Outpatient Physical Therapist — Flexible, Patient-Centered Rehab

Carolinas Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Care Center in Illinois seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for a full-time, daytime outpatient role. You will evaluate patients, develop plans of care, and coordinate discharge with families. The position emphasizes documentation, safety, and collaboration with physicians and coworkers.

Requirements include a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and state licensure; no prior experience is required. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, with adherence to safety and

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• No experience required.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organization skills.
• Annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and performs musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations using appropriate methods.
• Establishes and implements a plan of care with evaluative outcomes and adjusts the plan based on patient response.
• Plans for discharge including home programs, patient teaching, referrals, and transition planning.
• Completes required documentation per department policy and accreditation standards, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Maintains productivity standards and follows billing/documentation policies and timelines.
• Maintains area cleanliness and safety, assists with equipment and patient handling.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and coordinates with site leadership for coverage needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Advocate Care Center in Illinois seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for a full-time, daytime outpatient role. You will evaluate patients, develop plans of care, and coordinate discharge with families. The position emphasizes documentation, safety, and collaboration with physicians and coworkers.

Requirements include a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and state licensure; no prior experience is required. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, with adherence to safety and