Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience for an outpatient therapy position requiring Epic EMR proficiency and an IL PT license.

Details

• Outpatient therapy setting
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, no weekend or holiday shifts
• 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day
• Treats patients of all ages across orthopedic and neurologic conditions
• Utilizes Epic for daily documentation and charting
• Performs therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, interferential, and iontophoresis
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of relevant physical therapy experience
• At least a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required
• Valid IL PT license required (if applicable)
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient evaluation, plan of care development, and treatment across orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses
• Duties include objective testing for range of motion, strength, and functional task performance, as well as therapeutic taping
• Communicates with referring providers regarding patient progress and treatment recommendations
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare providers using appropriate teaching methods
• Supervises and monitors support personnel in accordance with legal and ethical standards
• Candidates who have been on assignment with this health system for 1 continuous year must take a 6-month break before returning
• RTO not to exceed 7 days per 13-week contract
• Interviews are conducted by facility leadership prior to selection