Physical Therapist - Saint Charles Illinois

Company: Covenant Living Communities
Location: Saint Charles, Illinois
Posted On: 05/01/2024

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!PRN PT to evaluate and provide treatmentPart of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities: CovenantCare at Home is seeking a Physical Therapist-PRN for the Northbrook/Evanston area.This PRN position offers great flexibility!ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:A. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.B. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehab.C. Directing physical therapy treatment.D. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.E. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.F. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.2. Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.3. Maytrain patient in the use of prosthetic device.4. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.5. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.6. Participates in discharge planning for patient.7. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.8. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS1. Possesses a bachelor, masters or doctorate degree in physical therapy by an accredited organization.2. Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).3. Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state of IL.4. At Least (1) year of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.6. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.7. Reliable means of transportation.For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet InsuranceFor more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit or .Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Homeare equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. More...

        

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