(Up to $68/hr.) Physical Therapist - Schools

Amergis • Crestwood, IL • 2h ago

The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing student evaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with plan of care developed for each student and per physician's orders when applicable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs student reassessments and regularly reevaluates student for rehabilitation needs, and works in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to modify the plan of care as appropriate

Participates in developing the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team

When applicable, completes initial comprehensive assessment of student and family to determine physical needs; provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses

Assesses and evaluates and/or assists the physician in assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, function status (as applicable)

Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, and Range of Motion (ROM)

On incisions resulting from orthopedic surgery, removes staples or sutures and manages incision line

Provides physical therapy treatment and establishes physical therapy plan of care

Instructs student, families, and/or caregivers in the use of and care of therapeutic appliances

Determines priority needs for physical therapy

Reports student's reaction(s) to treatment or changes in condition to physician and/or Building Nurse and Amergis Clinical designee

Initiates physical therapy program and instructs, consults, and/or advises other personnel and/or family/caregiver regarding certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, and explains the goals of the physical therapy program by participating in case conferences

Trains student in use of prosthetic device(s) and use of other assistive devices (e.g., walker); ensures equipment used in the course of student treatment is in good working order

Uses appropriate equipment to meet student goals, cleans and maintains equipment according to manufactures guidelines

Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment and progress of goals, and responses to treatment or changes in condition

Participates in peer consultation process

Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to the company's policies/procedures and State regulations

Participates in quarterly medical record reviews as applicable

Participates in care coordination with the company and other personnel caring for the student to ensure that their efforts effectively complement each other and support the objectives outlined in the plan of care

Provides/submits accurate and timely documentation in accordance with the plan of care and company policy and procedures

Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards

Minimum Requirements:

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

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