Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient Rehab - PRN

Select Medical; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a compassionate environment. As a Physical Therapist, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and treating patients with various conditions, ensuring they receive the best possible care. With a focus on rehabilitation and recovery, you'll work collaboratively with a skilled team to develop personalized treatment plans that maximize patient outcomes. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals facing challenging health issues. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a supportive environment, we would love to have you on our team.

Benefits

Free Employee Parking

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state license as a Physical Therapist.
• Completion of BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish treatment goals.
• Modify treatment programs based on ongoing evaluations.
• Coordinate treatment programs with other services.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Program Development

Patient Education

Coordination with Clinical Services

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS

Job description

Overview

Rush Specialty Hospital Critical Illness Recovery Hospital + Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital Location: Chicago

Physical Therapist (PT)

Hours: PRN / Per Diem

Pay: $55 per hour

Here, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiples traumas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
• Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
• Coordinatestreatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
• Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
• Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
• Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.
• Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery. Delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs, as well as support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Additional Data

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

*Free Employee Parking*