Physical Therapist (Pt) Long Term Care / Floater Position

Overview

HealthPro-Heritage is currently seeking a Full Time Floating Physical Therpaist to support our Chicago facilities. This position will be a traveling role supporting any facility in the Chicago Metro area in need within a 30 mile radius of home location. This position will be covering the western suburbs around Lombard, Carol Stream, northern Chicago area, north suburbs of Chicago as far north as Lake Forest and northwest where the Moorings is located, Greek American Care Center, and many senior living buildings in between.

• Full Time hours Mon-Fri - 30-40 hrs/week

• Robust Benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401K, CEUs, and PTO

• Growth opportunties

• Drive time compensation between facilties

• Location: Chicago Metro area + suburbs

Grace Layne

Regional Director of Recruitment

Email: glayne@healthpro-heritage.com

Responsibilities

1.Review available resident information and evaluate the impact of this information on the assessment and treatment process.

2.Conduct and document a thorough functional assessment of the resident, utilizing standardized procedures. Assessment of home/vocational and equipment needs.

3.Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based on resident needs and containing achievable functional goals.

4.Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines and consistently maintain timely and accurate department records.

5.Instruct Assistants in treatment procedures to be utilized and provide close supervision while such staff members are working with residents.

6.Enter a progress note in the resident record following each treatment session.

7.Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process. Physical Therapist

8.Document the course of treatment in a clear concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format.

9.Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform residents of any potential risk during any procedures.

10. Work with nursing staff, resident and families to maximize resident's use of functional abilities.

Qualifications

1.Bachelor/Masters of Science degree in Physical Therapy.

2.Current license in the state of practice.

3.Prefer supervision, training and/or experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.

4.Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization.

5.Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Recruiter : Email Address

glayne@healthpro-heritage.com