Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an acute care position at a Level 1 Trauma Center, working Monday–Friday in an inpatient rehab setting with a diverse neurological and multi-trauma patient population.

Details

• Inpatient setting at an approximately 500-bed Level 1 Trauma Center
• 20-bed inpatient rehab unit with a patient population that is 50%+ neurological, including CVA, TBI, non-traumatic brain injury (nTBI), and SCI, as well as lower extremity amputation and multi-trauma cases
• Acute PT caseload of approximately 190 patients
• Day shift schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• Weekend and holiday shifts on a PRN basis as needed
• Epic EMR; experience required
• 13-week contract, 40 hours per week

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
• Current Illinois Physical Therapist (PT) License required; temp license accepted if applicable
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• New graduates will be considered

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients of all ages, developing and modifying individualized plans of care, and collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary medical team throughout the rehabilitation process
• Additional duties include supervising PTAs and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory standards and utilizing standardized outcomes measures
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• RTO may not exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Candidates who have been on continuous assignment with this health system for 1 year must take a 6-month break in service before returning to any location within the health system
• Candidates will be interviewed by facility leadership prior to selection