Physical Therapist

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide direct and indirect physical therapy services. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient- and family-education, and adherence to Rush policies while supporting a multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will perform thorough evaluations, develop plans of care with functional goals, adapt treatment as needed, and document per Epic standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Meets all state regulatory requirements to practice physical therapy.
• Proficient with electronic medical records (Epic) and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Executes thorough patient evaluations to support a physical therapy diagnosis.
• Provides an evidence-based plan of care with functional goals.
• Adapts treatment environment, tools, and activities to patient needs.
• Monitors patient responses and adjusts treatment accordingly.
• Terminates services when maximum benefit or goals are achieved.
• Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supplies.
• Documents comprehensively per Epic standards.
• Demonstrates effective teaching and communication with patients and families.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

The physical therapist provides evidence-based direct and indirect physical therapy services to all patients referred to the department, promoting excellence with the delivery of care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Executes a thorough patient evaluation, obtaining and interpreting data necessary to support a physical therapy diagnosis.

2. Provides an evidenced base plan of care for treatment, including functional goals and methods to achieve said goals.

3. Adapts treatment environment, tools, equipment, and activities according to the needs of the individual.

4. Monitors the individual's response to treatment interventions and modifies treatment and plan as indicated.

5. Terminates patient services when maximum benefit or goals have been achieved

6. Monitors own performance and identify supervisory needs.

7. Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory as required.

8. Documents completely per Epic standards using point of care method.

9. Following standards established for each clinical area.

10. Demonstrates effective teaching and communication skills, especially as related for patient and family education.

11. Demonstrates ability to use Epic for timely and accurate patient billing.

12. Strives to meet all benchmarking standards for hours worked/units billed.

13. Participates in all quality improvement projects.

14. Identifies and pursues own professional growth and development.

15. Participates in available professional and community activities.

16. Supports and demonstrates a team approach with other disciplines.

17. Functions according to the APTA guidelines, the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act and standards of the profession.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills.
• Meets all state regulatory requirements
• Graduate of CAPTE accredited physical therapy program.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Maintains Illinois License, with supporting minimum of 20CEUs /year.