Per Diem Physical Therapist - Oak Park

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist for a part-time/per diem position in the Oak Park, IL area. The role focuses on comprehensive PT evaluations and treatments with adherence to Rush policies and patient-first care.

The ideal candidate will hold a PT degree from an accredited program and an Illinois license, with CPR certification and strong communication skills to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Requires a PT degree from an accredited program and Illinois license.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing healthcare environment.
• Strong communication with patients, families and care teams.
• Ability to apply APTA and professional practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Delivers physical therapy evaluations and treatments per department policies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and respects rights and dignity.
• Documents patient responses and updates care plans regularly.
• Communicates with patients and caregivers at appropriate levels.
• Participates in professional meetings and education.

Skills

Communication

CPR certification

Flexibility

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physical Therapy

Illinois Physical Therapy license

CAPTE-accredited program

Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tools

Ultrasound

MIRE

TENS

Hoyer Lift

CPM

Job description

Rush Oak Park Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist for a part-time/per diem position in the Oak Park, IL area. The role focuses on comprehensive PT evaluations and treatments with adherence to Rush policies and patient-first care.

The ideal candidate will hold a PT degree from an accredited program and an Illinois license, with CPR certification and strong communication skills to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.