Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy, PRN

Rochelle Community Hospital; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, Illinois, seeks a licensed physical therapist to evaluate and plan treatment for diverse physical disabilities within a critical-access hospital. You will implement therapies prescribed by physicians and ensure compliance with state and hospital standards.

The role requires administering physical therapy services and reporting to the Manager of Physical Therapy, contributing to high-quality patient care and collaborative teamwork in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• B.S. degree with PT certificate from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in Illinois.
• Member or eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and implement treatment for a variety of physical disabilities as prescribed by the referring physician and in compliance with Rochelle Community Hospital standards and Illinois state requirements.
• Administer and direct physical therapy treatments and report to the Manager of Physical Therapy.

Education

B.S. degree and certificate in Physical Therapy

Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Illinois

Member or eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association

Job description

About Us

Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical‑access hospital, our staff provides state‑of‑the‑art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn’t just our job, it’s our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.

Position Summary

The physical therapist is responsible for evaluation, planning, and implementation of treatment for a variety of physical disabilities as prescribed by the referring physician and in compliance with the criteria set forth by the standards of Rochelle Community Hospital and the State of Illinois. The therapist administers and directs physical agents utilized in physical medicine and rehabilitation and reports to the Manager of Physical Therapy.

Education

• B.S. degree and certificate in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Illinois.
• Member or eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and effectively from oral and written directions.
• Enjoys working with people and works cooperatively with other hospital staff.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication.
• Physical and intellectual capacity to carry out treatment programs and documentation as required by the position.
• Knowledge and the ability to utilize:
  • The theory of physical medicine.
  • Human anatomy and physiology.
  • The disease process of the body to carry out the values of physical therapy agents.
• Ability to handle a variety of duties which may be interrupted or changed by immediate circumstances.
• Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients.
• Medium lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.