PHYSICAL THERAPIST II - STROGER HOSPITAL

About the role

The Physical Therapist II (PTII) will provide comprehensive Physical Therapy services, including evaluations, treatments, and supervision of staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and screening of patients for Physical Therapy services
• Plans and organizes specialized treatments for complex patients with multiple diagnoses
• Gathers, interprets, and documents medical, evaluation, and treatment information accurately
• Makes modifications in treatment methods to accommodate patients with difficult circumstances and multiple diagnoses
• Orients, supervises, and trains PTA’s, junior staff, and students
• Takes responsibility for workflow and assignments in various clinical areas, covering for absent staff
• Accurately records and maintains clinical records, patient billing, statistics, and schedules
• Communicates with supervisor regarding activities, progress, problems, etc.
• Supports and participates in departmental professional activities
• Attends and contributes to interdisciplinary, hospital, and departmental meetings
• Complies with all department, hospital, and regulatory agency policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Assists with durable medical equipment, performs stock, inventory, and ordering of supplies
• Maintains a tidy, organized, and clean work area

Requirements

• Current Illinois Physical Therapist license or eligibility to sit for the state board exam with confirmation letter
• CPR certification
• Prior pediatric experience preferred
• Prior outpatient experience preferred

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Computer literacy and keyboarding skills
• Strong customer service and empathy skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision
• Professional demeanor and composure
• Flexibility and initiative
• Ability to walk, lift, climb stairs, and perform other physical tasks

SkillsKnowledge of handling, transferring, positioning, body mechanics, and treatment techniques

Effective communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)

Handling of durable medical equipment

Record-keeping and billing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Pay

$47.813 to $56.271 per hour
Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submission.

Schedule

Shift: 8 AM - 4 PM