PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Licensed Physical Therapist at Riverside Healthcare provides expert evaluation and treatment to patients experiencing challenges with mobility, function, and daily living skills due to injury, illness, or disability. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans that address patient needs, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and guiding patients toward their goals of improved independence and quality of life. The Licensed Physical Therapist is an essential member of the rehabilitation team, committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Essential Duties

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
• Develop customized treatment plans that address the patient's unique needs, focusing on improving mobility, strength, coordination, and daily living skills.
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions, including exercises, activities, and use of adaptive equipment to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and other therapists, to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Educate patients and their families about therapy goals, techniques, and ways to continue progress outside of therapy sessions.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, safety protocols, and documentation standards.
• Supervise and provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistants and other support staff as needed.
• Meets the following productivity percentage on outpatient and inpatient rehab and Acute: less than or equal to 79.99 (NI), 80-83.99 (meets), greater that 84 (exceeds).
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts, e.g., Journal Clubs, in-services, Magnet, chart auditing, etc.
• As a salaried professional, you may be expected to work above your FTE.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
• Participate in physical therapy care team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in occupational therapy.

Non-essential Duties

• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork as needed.
• Assist with inventory management by restocking supplies and reporting equipment needs.
• Actively participates in designated marketing programs (inpatient or outpatient)
• Contributes to community health initiatives and educational programs.
• Provide mentorship or support to physical therapy interns or new staff as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through attending workshops, conferences, and other educational opportunities.

Requirements

Required Experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to lift and move patients and equipment safely, and to assist with mobility needs as required.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail and patient safety

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Required Licensure/Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor, Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current state licensure as Physical Therapist in the state of Illinois.

Preferred Education

• Current active or temporary Illinois Licensure to practice Physical Therapy or ATT letter (authorization to test) issued by Continental Testing or the State of Illinois in the instance of a recent graduate.

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: Clorazine, Virex, Germicidal wipes, Liquid paper.
• Video Display Terminals: Average
• Blood and Body Fluids: Overall, there is a minimal risk of exposure to blood and body fluid. Potential risk would be in the event of patient incontinence and open wounds treated in hydrotherapy. There is also some potential for risk in equipment failure such as a catheter or IV breaking.
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Needed for communication with patients and staff.
• Vision: Needed for reading and patient observation.
• Smell: N/A
• Hearing: Needed for patient communication.
• Touch: Needed for patient evaluation and treatment, writing.

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 10%
• Twist: 5%
• Stand: 30%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 30%
• Kneel: 2%
• Lift: 10%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 5%
• Climb: 0%
• Bend: 5%
• Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
• Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

• Demonstration of proper mechanics for lift/carry; set-up for evaluations, treatment programs.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during ring the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 60
• Twist: 5
• Stand: 45
• Crawl: 5
• Walk: 30
• Kneel: 5
• Lift: 5
• Drive: 15
• Squat: 5
• Climb: 5
• Bend: 0
• Reach above shoulders: 5

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.
• Normal weight: Often
• Pushing &pulling Normal Weight: 50-200
• Fine Manipulation: Key boarding &writing

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

• Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
• Inside hours: 7.5
• Outside hours: .5
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Average
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Atmosphere:
• Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical: General use of exercise equipment and computers, modalities. Chemical additives for whirlpools, disinfectants.
• Protective Clothing Required: Gown, gloves or mask when indicated.

Salary Description

$40.10/hr - $52.12/hr