Physical Therapist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct physical therapy services to patients.
• Demonstrates an appropriate level of clinical skill, as evidenced by the completion of comprehensive and insightful evaluations, and the development of individualized and effective treatment plans designed to achieve precise, functional goals.
• Evaluates patient’s physical and functional status and plans and implements therapeutic programs that include prevention, identification, correction and alleviation of acute or prolonged movement dysfunction of an anatomic or physiologic origin.
• Uses excellent communication skills to educate patients and engage them in their own care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree or above in Physical Therapy; Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) for new grads starting in 2020.
• Current State of Illinois Physical Therapist licensure.
• Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association BLS provider.
• A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.