Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing initial patient evaluations, plans/implements treatment programs, monitors patient's progress towards treatment goals, directly communicates with referring physicians, and documents and completes daily charge tickets.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Perform evaluation procedures including: range of motion, circumferential measurements of body parts, neurological and manual muscle testing, motor developmental assessment, and analysis of posture, gait, and functional activities.
• Interpret evaluation results to determine the degree of impairment, aid in differential diagnoses, and assist in establishing and revising the specifics of treatment.
• Plan treatment programs based upon the patient's complaint , physician referral, review of medical records, and evaluation results.
• Set appropriate goals for treatment to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Rule out contra-indications to treatment and recommend necessary changes.
• Perform electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, traction and massage techniques following established procedures and within limits set by patient condition and tolerance.
• Administer therapeutic exercises to improve posture, strength, range of motion, coordination, and endurance.
• Provide fitting and application of recommended orthotic devices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed by the State of Illinois.
• Preferred to be a member of the American Physical Therapy Association but is not required.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.