Physical Therapist
Riverside Healthcare
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Job summary
Riverside Healthcare seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with mobility challenges. You will design individualized plans, guide patients toward independence, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate care.
Role involves hands-on therapy, thorough documentation, and participation in quality improvement. Illinois licensure is required, with education reimbursement and professional development opportunities within Riverside Rehab Services.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and current Illinois state licensure.
- Ability to lift and move patients safely and assist with mobility.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills for quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
- Develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and daily living skills.
- Provide direct therapeutic interventions including exercise and adaptive equipment.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists for coordinated care.
- Educate patients and families about therapy goals and progress.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Licensed Physical Therapist at Riverside Healthcare provides expert evaluation and treatment to patients experiencing challenges with mobility, function, and daily living skills due to injury, illness, or disability. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans that address patient needs, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and guiding patients toward their goals of improved independence and quality of life. The Licensed Physical Therapist is an essential member of the rehabilitation team, committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Continuing education starting at $1,000 per year - can be flexible if seeking specialization or certification
- Rehab Services has aided over 20 therapists in getting Board Certifications or specialty certifications.
- On-site fellowship training/mentoring offered to Physical Therapists
- Tuition Reimbursement for student loans!!-- Kicks in 6 months after employment.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible - Government Forgiveness Program for Non-Profit.
- Clinical Ladder Incentive Application -- Every July with Performance Reviews
- Opportunity for $1,000-$2,000 based on Remarkable Performance.
- $450 per shift stipend pay for extra shifts picked up with Inpatient Rehab
1.0 FTE (Full-Time) | Days
- 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.
- Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, safety protocols, and documentation standards.
- 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.
- As a salaried professional, you may be expected to work above your FTE.
- Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
- Participate in physical therapy care team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in occupational therapy.
- Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork as needed.
- Assist with inventory management by restocking supplies and reporting equipment needs.
- Actively participates in designated marketing programs (inpatient or outpatient)
- Contributes to community health initiatives and educational programs.
- Provide mentorship or support to physical therapy interns or new staff as needed.
- Engage in ongoing professional development through attending workshops, conferences, and other educational opportunities.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Ability to lift and move patients and equipment safely, and to assist with mobility needs as required.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail and patient safety
- Prior experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is preferred.
- 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.
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
- Video Display Terminals: Average
- Blood and Body Fluids: Overall, there is a minimal risk of exposure to blood and body fluid. Potential risk would be in the event of patient incontinence and open wounds treated in hydrotherapy. There is also some potential for risk in equipment failure such as a catheter or IV breaking.
- TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal.
- Speech: Needed for communication with patients and staff.
- Vision: Needed for reading and patient observation.
- Smell: N/A
- Hearing: Needed for patient communication.
- Touch: Needed for patient evaluation and treatment, writing.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
- Sit: 10%
- Twist: 5%
- Stand: 30%
- Walk: 30%
- Kneel: 2%
- Lift: 10%
- Drive: 0%
- Squat: 5%
- Climb: 0%
- Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
- Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
- Demonstration of proper mechanics for lift/carry; set-up for evaluations, treatment programs.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during ring the normal workday for each activity:
- Sit: 60
- Twist: 5
- Stand: 45
- Walk: 30
- Kneel: 5
- Lift: 5
- Drive: 15
- Squat: 5
- Climb: 5
- Reach above shoulders: 5
- Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.
- Normal weight: Often
- Pushing &pulling Normal Weight: 50-200
- Fine Manipulation: Key boarding &writing
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:
- Outside hours: .5
- Temperature: Normal Range
- Humidity: Normal Range
- Atmosphere:
- Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical: General use of exercise equipment and computers, modalities. Chemical additives for whirlpools, disinfectants.
- Protective Clothing Required: Gown, gloves or mask when indicated.
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