Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Selects and administers appropriate physical therapy evaluations.
• Inpatient rehabilitation.
• Develops and implements collaborative treatment plans.
• Provides patient, family and caregiver education.
• Participates with other team members in patient discharge planning through verbal and written communications.
• Provides clear, concise patient care documentation as per departmental standards.
• Supervises appropriate paraprofessionals and support personnel via monitoring the treatment plans’ administration and provides follow-up clinical direction and guidance.
• Administers physical therapy evaluations and treatment plans for patients by providing assessments and selecting appropriate techniques and therapies in order to restore function and prevent disability.
• Designs and implements appropriate treatment plans.
• Participates in patient discharge and home care planning to facilitate the continuity of patient care
• Completes all related medical documentation in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with established policies and standards.
• Assists in monitoring of quality management indicators.
• Demonstrate competency through the annual completion of written and demonstration style competency examinations.

Qualifications:

• Physical Therapy License, Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulations.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy if graduate before 2002.
• Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy if graduate after 2002.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association.