Physical Therapist

2 days ago


Oak Park, Illinois, United States Rush University Full time
Job Title: Physical Therapist

Rush University is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join our team at RUSH Oak Park Hospital. As a Physical Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing safe and effective physical therapy services to patients impaired by physical illness or injury, congenital or developmental disability, and/or the aging process.

Responsibilities:
  • Deliver physical therapy services consistent with the established RUSH Oak Park Hospital Mission and Philosophy.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and respect the rights and dignity of all individuals.
  • Comply with current APTA Code of Ethics and state licensure laws.
  • Use safe and appropriate guarding techniques and assistive/adaptive devices based on the patient's cognitive, physical, and functional status.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers at levels appropriate to their age, cognitive status, and language abilities.
  • Interact and practice in collaboration with a variety of professionals.
  • Participate in patient-related conferences, organizational, and professional meetings as required.
  • Document services provided, response to services, and changes in status related to the care plan.
  • Assume responsibility and accountability for assigned patients and provide physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Requirements:
  • Minimum Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy or preferred Clinical Doctorate in physical therapy from a CAPTE-approved physical therapy program.
  • Maintenance of a license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Illinois (or licensure application on file with the State Department of Professional Regulation) is required.
  • Maintains current CPR certification.
  • New/recent graduates of accredited PT education programs who have applied to sit for the licensure examination, or foreign-trained therapists who have had their credentials reviewed by the Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation and have applied for licensure, may be hired to work under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist until he/she receives notice of licensure.
  • Applicable assessment and treatment knowledge to provide services to various patient populations.
  • Understanding of state, federal, and professional practice laws, regulations, and preferred practice patterns.
  • Above-average written and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexibility and ability to manage work in a changing environment.
  • Technical skills required to adapt equipment, ambulate, seating, positioning, transfers.
  • Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their response to treatment.
  • Customer service and service recovery skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the Interdisciplinary healthcare team on an almost constant basis.
  • Team-oriented, can-do attitude, actively demonstrates respect for all persons.
  • Above-average written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Flexibility and ability to manage workflow in a changing environment.
  • Understanding and ability to operate wheelchairs/seating and positioning, Ultrasound, MIRE, TENS, Compression, Traction, exercise equipment, Hoyer Lift, Lite Gait, CPM, Tilt Table.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1-3 years of clinical experience.
Physical Demands:
  • Bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, balancing, crouching, stooping, standing, sitting, climbing, and kneeling.
  • Walking about >75% of the day.
  • Ability to carry 10-25 lbs and lift 50-75 lbs.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to be efficient in using adaptive equipment and devices.
  • Proficient at operating equipment, electronics, computers, printer, fax, copier.
What We Offer:

Rush University is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.


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