Physical Therapist - PT

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 5,648,000 - 7,577,000; Full time

Job summary

Resurrection Medical Center is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat high-acuity patients in a fast-paced acute care rehab setting, with a focus on early mobilization and critical decision-making. The role involves discharge planning, collaboration with physicians and case managers, and rotation through ICU, Step-down, and Med-Surg units.

The candidate must hold a Physical Therapy degree, current state license, and BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING requirements include a degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor/Masters/Doctorate).
• Current state Physical Therapy license is required to practice.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provides medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic services to restore function and prevent disability across musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary disorders.
• Performs duties in accordance with policy, licensing, and accreditation requirements.

Education

Bachelor/Masters/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Current state Physical Therapy license

Current BCLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

• Department: Physical Therapy-ACUTE CARE REHAB
• Schedule: PRN Days (as needed)
• Facility: Resurrection Medical Center
• Location: 7435 W Talcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

• Why Work as a PRN Physical Therapist at Resurrection Medical Center?
  • Practice at the Top of Your License: Evaluate and treat high-acuity patients in a fast-paced setting, focusing on early mobilization and critical decision-making for complex medical and surgical cases.
  • Drive Discharge Excellence: Play a pivotal role in the care continuum by determining the safest next steps for patients, collaborating directly with physicians and case managers to reduce readmissions.
  • Experience Clinical Variety: Rotate through diverse units—including the ICU, Step-down, and Med-Surg—utilizing advanced equipment to help patients regain independence during the most critical phase of their recovery.

Responsibilities

Provides medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic services in order to restore function and prevent disability in patients with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary disorders. The Physical Therapist I performs responsibilities in accordance with Physical Therapy/Hospital Policy, state and federal regulatory licensing and accrediting requirements.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Bachelor/ Masters/ Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy.

2. Current state Physical Therapy license.

3. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is a flat rate of $48.17 The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf