Weekend PRN Physical Therapist - Flexible Patient Care

Advocate Health Care; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Illinois seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for PRN weekend coverage. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and monitor progress with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, home exercise instruction, and thorough documentation in line with policy. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and ongoing professional development within the department.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois.
• BLS certification required (Healthcare Providers).
• No experience required.
• Continuing education to maintain state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and conducts musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary evaluations.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
• Monitors and evaluates outcomes and adjusts the treatment plan; provides updates to physicians and teammates.
• Plans for discharge including home programs and family education; coordinates community referrals.
• Completes documentation per policy and billing guidelines; maintains productivity standards.
• Promotes patient safety and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Illinois seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for PRN weekend coverage. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and monitor progress with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, home exercise instruction, and thorough documentation in line with policy. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and ongoing professional development within the department.