What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Therapy position at Health Marketing?
Overview
Provides physical therapy evaluation and treatment for patients of all ages, developing personalized care plans that incorporate goals, treatment methods, and discharge strategies. Acts as a professional role model and clinical resource for staff and students, ensuring safe patient transfers and promoting proper body mechanics. Educates patients, families, and healthcare teams using effective teaching techniques. Performs examinations, documents care according to policies, and monitors outcomes to determine therapy effectiveness. Utilizes support personnel ethically and legally, providing feedback and supervision. Completes necessary continuing education and adheres to department-specific protocols, including therapeutic modalities and objective testing for impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions.
Qualifications
Provides physical therapy evaluation and treatment for patients of all ages, developing personalized care plans that incorporate goals, treatment methods, and discharge strategies. Acts as a professional role model and clinical resource for staff and students, ensuring safe patient transfers and promoting proper body mechanics. Educates patients, families, and healthcare teams using effective teaching techniques. Performs examinations, documents care according to policies, and monitors outcomes to determine therapy effectiveness. Utilizes support personnel ethically and legally, providing feedback and supervision. Completes necessary continuing education and adheres to department-specific protocols, including therapeutic modalities and objective testing for impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
- Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days
- Experience in acute stroke patient care preferred