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Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
- Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
- Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
- Directing physical therapy treatment.
- Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
- Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
- Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
- Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possesses a bachelor, masters or doctorate degree in physical therapy by an accredited organization.
- Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
- Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state of IL.
- At Least (1) year of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Reliable means of transportation.