Physical Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics

About the role

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, and provides therapy services at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient's physical and functional status including muscular strength, motor functions, reflexes, ambulation skills and ability to perform activities of daily living.
• Observes and interviews patient, reviews medical history, and administers sensory tests, muscle tests, range-of-motion exams, and other evaluation techniques.
• Determines suitability for treatment based on patient evaluation results, including such physical therapy treatment modalities as whirlpool, ultrasounds, massage, biofeedback, paraffin and prosthetics/orthotics and/or monitors or administers the application of treatment.
• Evaluates patient’s current pain levels (0-10) and history of recent pain experience; provides appropriate pain education and intervention in consultation with physician and pain specialists as needed; provides ongoing assessment of pain and implementation of tools for management.
• Establishes therapy goals, and formulates a treatment plan including exercise, modalities, balance activities, and gait training.
• Discusses evaluation, goals, and treatment with patient and family and instructs them on the exercise program and in use of equipment.
• Participates in patient discharge planning including developing an in-home program when appropriate.
• Documents patient evaluation and progress, maintaining records for physicians and insurance carriers.
• Determines and orders appropriate devices necessary to assist patients in performing physical activities such