PRN Physical Therapist — Gait & Mobility Specialist (SNF)

Arctherapy; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadowbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation in LaGrange, IL is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat gait, mobility, and function in adult patients.

Responsibilities include evaluations and plans of care, documentation, resident screening, and communicating with families and care team. The role may involve directing staff and pursuing ongoing education within a collaborative interdisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois.
• SNF experience preferred, but other settings welcome.
• Strong communication and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations, plans of care, and provide treatment.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Screen residents and individuals who may benefit from therapy.
• Communicate patient status to patients, families, caregivers, and care team.
• Direct and supervise assistants as applicable.
• Expand clinical and professional knowledge through continuing education.
• Provide in-service training to interdisciplinary team and participate in department meetings.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Illinois Physical Therapist License

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Description

Accommodate, Restore & Collaborate, LLC is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist at Meadowbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation in LaGrange, IL. We are looking for a PT to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat gait, mobility, and function in adult patients at this site.

The job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing evaluations/plans of care and providing treatment accordingly.
• Appropriately and effectively completing documentation.
• Screening residents and individuals who may benefit from therapy.
• Communicating patient status and needs to the patients, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.
• Directing and supervising the work of assistants as applicable.
• Expanding and enhancing self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
• Providing in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to members of the interdisciplinary team as needed.
• Supporting and participating in department operations/meetings.

Requirements

Requirements are as follows:

• Licensed in the state of Illinois as a Physical Therapist.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Comfortable with computers.
• Preferred experience working in a SNF, but we are open to other practice area experience

If you feel this could be the right fit for you, apply today!