Physical Therapist - Outpatient Registry/Per Diem

Humboldt-Park-Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt-Park-Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient, on-site position in Chicago, IL. The role involves evaluation, treatment planning, education, and discharge planning within APTA guidelines and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include conducting PT evaluations, developing care plans, and collaborating with the care team to ensure patient-centered outcomes. Illinois PT license and bilingual English/Spanish are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Physical Therapy License
• Clinical experience is desirable
• Demonstrated competencies and clinical skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Performs PT evaluation, reassessment and consultation as referred by a physician
• Develops plan of care, goals and discharge planning
• Educates patient and family on therapy goals and interventions
• Provides PT interventions within APTA guidelines and regulatory standards
• Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning and care continuum
• Ensures patient safety, rights, confidentiality and compliance with regulations
• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement
• Advocates for the patient and maintains excellent rapport
• Delivers efficient, high-quality patient care services
• Attends mandated meetings and continuing education
• Communicates with physicians about progress and changes
• Adheres to hospital mission and departmental policies

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Registry/Per Diem

Job Category: Rehab Services

Requisition Number: PHYSI004182

• Posted : August 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $50 USD per hour

Locations

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Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Description

Position Summary:

Performs Physical Therapy (PT) evaluation, reassessment and consultation; provides physical therapy plan of care, goals, discharge planning, patient and significant other (SO) education; renders physical therapy services, interventions, use of therapeutic modalities within the practice guidelines of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and other regulatory agencies; and participates in collaborative patient care services.

Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care on age-specific populations as demonstrated by competency
• Performs PT evaluation, reassessment and consultation upon referral of a physician, dentist or podiatrist
• Provides plan of care, problem list, treatment goals, patient and family education and discharge planning
• Provides physical therapy intervention, procedures, services within the practice guidelines of the APTA and other medial regulatory agencies
• Participates in patient care plans and interdisciplinary discharge planning / continuum of care.
• Ensures patient safety, patient rights, confidentiality and compliance to the standards of patient care, JCAHO guidelines and other regulatory agencies
• Identifies areas and opportunities for performance improvement (PI) and demonstrates knowledge of the PI functions
• Functions as an advocate for the patient and demonstrates excellent customer relations.
• Ensures the provision of efficient effective and quality patient care services
• Attends mandated meetings and in-services
• Pursues continuing education and advancement in clinical knowledge and skills
• Communicates with physician regarding patient evaluation results, proposed treatment plans and goals, discharge plans, progress updates or changes in the patient's condition
• Follows the hospital's mission of "Patient First" and "Best Patient Experience"
• Follows the department specific policies and procedures, maintains an acceptable attendance record
• Maintains a current professional license, CPR certification and other required job competencies

Qualifications:

• Current Illinois Physical Therapy License
• Clinical experience is desirable
• Demonstrated competencies and clinical skills
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is highly desirable

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform physical requirement of lifting, bending, patient transfers and all physical therapy related work maneuvers

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