Job Summary Hours of position: Negotiable between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. with 2-3 later shifts needed This position offers an optional $10,000.00 award for a 3 year commitment to FHN to external candidates. The Physical Therapist implements Physical Therapy treatments and programs to facilitate customer's maximum functional level of independence. Physical Therapy Services may include but are not limited to: evaluation of patients, muscle strengthening and balance exercises, gait, safety awareness and endurance training, application of physical agents, neuromuscular reeducation, postural control and sensorimotor training, pain management and peripheral/vertebral mobilizations. Job Responsibilities Evaluates patients for initiation, change or discharge of plan of care. Develops and implements treatment plan incorporating treatment methods and goals with patient/caregiver input. Completes relevant documentation and record keeping of stated services and consultation with other disciplines and services per regulatory guidelines. Designs, fabricates, fits and educates in use of assistive devices, special equipment, splints and orthotics. Selects or adapts appropriate programs and activities tailored to patients' needs consistent with their physical and mental ability, enabling them to reach their full potential, and return to prior level of function, working or adapted environment. Performs home/work site evaluation when appropriate with recommendations to enable patient to return to a safe home/work environment. Consults with other internal and external team members, disciplines, or services to provide plan of care and recommendation to progress patient's rehabilitation. Educates or instructs patients, family members, caregivers, staff or team members of skills and techniques required for patient to attain maximum functional outcome. Attends and participates in customer care, staff conferences and other meetings. Develops and implements training programs for other healthcare members on Physical Therapy objectives and techniques. Prepares, cleans and ensures proper working order of patient care equipment. Reports repair needs to appropriate department per policy. Supervises support personnel, in accordance with state and professional standards. Adheres to FHN policies, procedures and PRIDE Standards. Displays competency for age specific patients: pediatrics to geriatrics (where applicable). Participates in process improvement/quality indicator tracking when applicable. Displays competency for the Physical Therapist role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards. Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, Students, and Volunteers. Other duties may be assigned. Requirements Education: Doctorate or Masters Degree in Physical Therapy preferred; Bachelors Degree from four-year College or University in Physical Therapy will be considered with relevant experience Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure or eligible as a PT under the Illinois Physical Therapy Act Maintain AED/BLS certification Physical Requirements: Activity Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Bending/Stooping X Climbing X Keyboard Data Entry X Kneeling X Reaching X Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements X Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements X Running X Sitting X Squatting X Standing X Walking X Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) 0 25 lbs. X lbs. X Over 75 lbs. X Lifting/Carrying (Patient) Less than 25 lbs. X lbs. X lbs. X lbs. X Over 100 lbs. X Pushing/Pulling 0 25 lbs. X lbs. X Over 75 lbs. X Populations Served While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups. Neonate ( Infant ( Early Childhood (1 year and Late Childhood (5 years and Adolescent (13 and Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years to Older Adult (> 60 years old) While performing this job, the employee does not care for patients in the following age groups. No direct responsibility to treat or care for patients Serves patients in areas other than direct patient care<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NFDs8HWnuOQyI9qoflDiigp" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapist**

This position offers an optional $10,000 award for a 3-year commitment to FHN for external candidates. The Physical Therapist implements Physical Therapy treatments and programs to facilitate customers' maximum functional level of independence. Physical Therapy Services may include but are not limited to: evaluation of patients, muscle strengthening and balance exercises, gait, safety awareness and endurance training, application of physical agents, neuromuscular reeducation, postural control and sensorimotor training, pain management, and peripheral/vertebral mobilizations.

**Job Description**

- Evaluates patients for initiation, change, or discharge of plan of care.
- Develops and implements treatment plan incorporating treatment methods and goals with patient/caregiver input.
- Completes relevant documentation and record keeping of stated services and consultation with other disciplines and services per regulatory guidelines.
- Designs, fabricates, fits, and educates in the use of assistive devices, special equipment, splints, and orthotics.
- Selects or adapts appropriate programs and activities tailored to patients' needs consistent with their physical and mental ability, enabling them to reach their full potential and return to prior level of function, working or adapted environment.
- Performs home/work site evaluation when appropriate with recommendations to enable patient to return to a safe home/work environment.
- Consults with other internal and external team members, disciplines, or services to provide plan of care and recommendation to progress patient's rehabilitation.
- Educates or instructs patients, family members, caregivers, staff, or team members of skills and techniques required for patient to attain maximum functional outcome.
- Attends and participates in customer care, staff conferences, and other meetings.
- Develops and implements training programs for other healthcare members on Physical Therapy objectives and techniques.
- Prepares, cleans, and ensures proper working order of patient care equipment. Reports repair needs to appropriate department per policy.
- Supervises support personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
- Adheres to FHN policies, procedures, and PRIDE Standards.
- Displays competency for age-specific patients: pediatrics to geriatrics (where applicable).
- Participates in process improvement/quality indicator tracking when applicable.
- Displays competency for the Physical Therapist role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.
- Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, Students, and Volunteers.
- Other duties may be assigned.

**Requirements**

- Education: Doctorate or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy preferred; Bachelor's Degree from a four-year College or University in Physical Therapy will be considered with relevant experience.

- Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure or eligible as a PT under the Illinois Physical Therapy Act; Maintain AED/BLS certification.

**Physical Requirements**

- Bending/Stooping: Occasionally
- Climbing: Rarely
- Keyboard Data Entry: Occasionally
- Kneeling: Rarely
- Reaching: Occasionally
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Running: Rarely
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Squatting: Rarely
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient): 0-25 lbs. Occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying (Patient): Less than 25 lbs. Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling: 0-25 lbs. Occasionally

**Populations Served**

While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups: Neonate (Infant), Early Childhood (1 year), Late Childhood (5 years), Adolescent (13 years), Young Adult (17 to 30 years), Middle Adult (30 years), Older Adult (> 60 years old). 

While performing this job, the employee does not care for patients in the following age groups: No direct responsibility to treat or care for patients; serves patients in areas other than direct patient care.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST - OUTPATIENT PEDIATRIC/ADULT

Job Summary This position offers a commitment award of $10,000.00 for a 3-year commitment to FHN for external candidates. Primary Hours of position are 9:30am-6pm; 10-hour shifts with some flexibility The Physical Therapist implements Physical Therapy treatments and programs to facilitate customer's maximum functional level of independence. Physical Therapy Services may include but are not limited to: evaluation of patients, muscle strengthening and balance exercises, gait, safety awareness and endurance training, application of physical agents, neuromuscular reeducation, postural control and sensorimotor training, pain management and peripheral/vertebral mobilizations. Job Responsibilities Evaluates patients for initiation, change or discharge of plan of care. Develops and implements treatment plan incorporating treatment methods and goals with patient/caregiver input. Completes relevant documentation and record keeping of stated services and consultation with other disciplines and services per regulatory guidelines. Designs, fabricates, fits and educates in use of assistive devices, special equipment, splints and orthotics. Selects or adapts appropriate programs and activities tailored to patients' needs consistent with their physical and mental ability, enabling them to reach their full potential, and return to prior level of function, working or adapted environment. Performs home/work site evaluation when appropriate with recommendations to enable patient to return to a safe home/work environment. Consults with other internal and external team members, disciplines, or services to provide plan of care and recommendation to progress patient's rehabilitation. Educates or instructs patients, family members, caregivers, staff or team members of skills and techniques required for patient to attain maximum functional outcome. Attends and participates in customer care, staff conferences and other meetings. Develops and implements training programs for other healthcare members on Physical Therapy objectives and techniques. Prepares, cleans and ensures proper working order of patient care equipment. Reports repair needs to appropriate department per policy. Supervises support personnel, in accordance with state and professional standards. Adheres to FHN policies, procedures and PRIDE Standards. Displays competency for age specific patients: pediatrics to geriatrics (where applicable). Participates in process improvement/quality indicator tracking when applicable. Displays competency for the Physical Therapist role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards. Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, Students, and Volunteers. Other duties may be assigned. Requirements Education: Doctorate or Masters Degree in Physical Therapy preferred; Bachelors Degree from four-year College or University in Physical Therapy will be considered with relevant experience Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure or eligible as a PT under the Illinois Physical Therapy Act Maintain AED/BLS certification Physical Requirements: Activity Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Bending/Stooping X Climbing X Keyboard Data Entry X Kneeling X Reaching X Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements X Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements X Running X Sitting X Squatting X Standing X Walking X Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) 0 25 lbs. X lbs. X Over 75 lbs. X Lifting/Carrying (Patient) Less than 25 lbs. X lbs. X lbs. X lbs. X Over 100 lbs. X Pushing/Pulling 0 25 lbs. X lbs. X Over 75 lbs. X Populations Served While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups. Neonate ( Infant ( Early Childhood (1 year and Late Childhood (5 years and Adolescent (13 and Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years to Older Adult (> 60 years old) While performing this job, the employee does not care for patients in the following age groups. No direct responsibility to treat or care for patients Serves patients in areas other than direct patient care<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?xAZl2OSnWhIQJQvIjKFJvgk" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapist**

This position offers a commitment award of $10,000.00 for a 3-year commitment to FHN for external candidates. Primary hours of the position are 9:30 am - 6 pm; 10-hour shifts with some flexibility. The Physical Therapist implements Physical Therapy treatments and programs to facilitate the customer's maximum functional level of independence. Physical Therapy services may include but are not limited to: evaluation of patients, muscle strengthening and balance exercises, gait, safety awareness and endurance training, application of physical agents, neuromuscular reeducation, postural control and sensorimotor training, pain management, and peripheral/vertebral mobilizations.

**Job Description**

- Evaluates patients for initiation, change, or discharge of plan of care.
- Develops and implements treatment plan incorporating treatment methods and goals with patient/caregiver input.
- Completes relevant documentation and record keeping of stated services and consultation with other disciplines and services per regulatory guidelines.
- Designs, fabricates, fits, and educates in the use of assistive devices, special equipment, splints, and orthotics.
- Selects or adapts appropriate programs and activities tailored to patients' needs consistent with their physical and mental ability, enabling them to reach their full potential and return to prior level of function, working or adapted environment.
- Performs home/work site evaluation when appropriate with recommendations to enable the patient to return to a safe home/work environment.
- Consults with other internal and external team members, disciplines, or services to provide a plan of care and recommendation to progress the patient's rehabilitation.
- Educates or instructs patients, family members, caregivers, staff, or team members of skills and techniques required for the patient to attain maximum functional outcome.
- Attends and participates in customer care, staff conferences, and other meetings.
- Develops and implements training programs for other healthcare members on Physical Therapy objectives and techniques.
- Prepares, cleans, and ensures proper working order of patient care equipment. Reports repair needs to the appropriate department per policy.
- Supervises support personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
- Adheres to FHN policies, procedures, and PRIDE Standards.
- Displays competency for age-specific patients: pediatrics to geriatrics (where applicable).
- Participates in process improvement/quality indicator tracking when applicable.
- Displays competency for the Physical Therapist role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.
- Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, Students, and Volunteers.
- Other duties may be assigned.

**Requirements**

- Education: Doctorate or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy preferred; Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in Physical Therapy will be considered with relevant experience.
  
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure or eligible as a PT under the Illinois Physical Therapy Act; Maintain AED/BLS certification.

**Physical Requirements**

- Bending/Stooping: Occasionally
- Climbing: Rarely
- Keyboard Data Entry: Occasionally
- Kneeling: Rarely
- Reaching: Occasionally
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Occasionally
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Running: Rarely
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Squatting: Rarely
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient): 0-25 lbs. Frequently; Over 75 lbs. Rarely
- Lifting/Carrying (Patient): Less than 25 lbs. Frequently; Over 100 lbs. Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling: 0-25 lbs. Frequently; Over 75 lbs. Rarely

**Populations Served**

While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups: Neonate (Infant), Early Childhood (1 year), Late Childhood (5 years), Adolescent (13), Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years), Older Adult (> 60 years old). 

While performing this job, the employee does not care for patients in the following age groups: No direct responsibility to treat or care for patients; Serves patients in areas other than direct patient care.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST - FMH PT BURCHARD

Job Summary This position offers a $10,000.00 award for a 3 year commitment to FHN for external candidates not employed by FHN. The Physical Therapist implements Physical Therapy treatments and programs to facilitate customer's maximum functional level of independence. Physical Therapy Services may include but are not limited to: evaluation of patients, muscle strengthening and balance exercises, gait, safety awareness and endurance training, application of physical agents, neuromuscular reeducation, postural control and sensorimotor training, pain management and peripheral/vertebral mobilizations. Job Responsibilities Evaluates patients for initiation, change or discharge of plan of care. Develops and implements treatment plan incorporating treatment methods and goals with patient/caregiver input. Completes relevant documentation and record keeping of stated services and consultation with other disciplines and services per regulatory guidelines. Designs, fabricates, fits and educates in use of assistive devices, special equipment, splints and orthotics. Selects or adapts appropriate programs and activities tailored to patients' needs consistent with their physical and mental ability, enabling them to reach their full potential, and return to prior level of function, working or adapted environment. Performs home/work site evaluation when appropriate with recommendations to enable patient to return to a safe home/work environment. Consults with other internal and external team members, disciplines, or services to provide plan of care and recommendation to progress patient's rehabilitation. Educates or instructs patients, family members, caregivers, staff or team members of skills and techniques required for patient to attain maximum functional outcome. Attends and participates in customer care, staff conferences and other meetings. Develops and implements training programs for other healthcare members on Physical Therapy objectives and techniques. Prepares, cleans and ensures proper working order of patient care equipment. Reports repair needs to appropriate department per policy. Supervises support personnel, in accordance with state and professional standards. Adheres to FHN policies, procedures and PRIDE Standards. Displays competency for age specific patients: pediatrics to geriatrics (where applicable). Participates in process improvement/quality indicator tracking when applicable. Displays competency for the Physical Therapist role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards. Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, Students, and Volunteers. Other duties may be assigned. Requirements Education: Doctorate or Masters Degree in Physical Therapy preferred; Bachelors Degree from four-year College or University in Physical Therapy will be considered with relevant experience Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure or eligible as a PT under the Illinois Physical Therapy Act Maintain AED/BLS certification Physical Requirements: Bending/Stooping - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Keyboard Data Entry - Frequently Kneeling - Occasionally Reaching - Occasionally Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements - Occasionally Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements - Occasionally Running - Rarely Sitting - Frequently Squatting - Occasionally Standing - Frequently Walking - Frequently Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) 0-25lbs. - Frequently 25-75lbs. - Occasionally Over 75lbs. - Occasionally Lifting/Carrying (Patient) 0-25lbs. - Frequently 25-50lbs. - Frequently 50-75lbs. - Occasionally 75-100lbs. - Occasionally Over 100lbs. - Occasionally Pushing/Pulling 0-25lbs. - Occasionally 25-75lbs. - Occasionally Over 75lbs. - Occasionally Populations Served While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups. Neonate ( Infant ( Early Childhood (1 year and Late Childhood (5 years and Adolescent (13 and Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years to Older Adult (> 60 years old) While performing this job, the employee does not care for patients in the following age groups. No direct responsibility to treat or care for patients Serves patients in areas other than direct patient care<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?gGkd25F89rcmAmRUhMf8IQy" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapist**

This position offers a $10,000.00 award for a 3-year commitment to FHN for external candidates not employed by FHN. The Physical Therapist implements Physical Therapy treatments and programs to facilitate customers' maximum functional level of independence. Physical Therapy Services may include but are not limited to: evaluation of patients, muscle strengthening and balance exercises, gait, safety awareness and endurance training, application of physical agents, neuromuscular reeducation, postural control and sensorimotor training, pain management, and peripheral/vertebral mobilizations.

**Job Description**

- Evaluates patients for initiation, change, or discharge of plan of care.
- Develops and implements treatment plan incorporating treatment methods and goals with patient/caregiver input.
- Completes relevant documentation and record keeping of stated services and consultation with other disciplines and services per regulatory guidelines.
- Designs, fabricates, fits, and educates in the use of assistive devices, special equipment, splints, and orthotics.
- Selects or adapts appropriate programs and activities tailored to patients' needs consistent with their physical and mental ability, enabling them to reach their full potential and return to prior level of function, working or adapted environment.
- Performs home/work site evaluation when appropriate with recommendations to enable patient to return to a safe home/work environment.
- Consults with other internal and external team members, disciplines, or services to provide plan of care and recommendation to progress patient's rehabilitation.
- Educates or instructs patients, family members, caregivers, staff, or team members of skills and techniques required for patient to attain maximum functional outcome.
- Attends and participates in customer care, staff conferences, and other meetings.
- Develops and implements training programs for other healthcare members on Physical Therapy objectives and techniques.
- Prepares, cleans, and ensures proper working order of patient care equipment. Reports repair needs to appropriate department per policy.
- Supervises support personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
- Adheres to FHN policies, procedures, and PRIDE Standards.
- Displays competency for age-specific patients: pediatrics to geriatrics (where applicable).
- Participates in process improvement/quality indicator tracking when applicable.
- Displays competency for the Physical Therapist role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.
- Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, Students, and Volunteers.
- Other duties may be assigned.

**Requirements**

- Education: Doctorate or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy preferred; Bachelor's Degree from a four-year College or University in Physical Therapy will be considered with relevant experience.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure or eligible as a PT under the Illinois Physical Therapy Act; Maintain AED/BLS certification.

**Physical Requirements**

- Bending/Stooping - Occasionally
- Climbing - Occasionally
- Keyboard Data Entry - Frequently
- Kneeling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Occasionally
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements - Occasionally
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements - Occasionally
- Running - Rarely
- Sitting - Frequently
- Squatting - Occasionally
- Standing - Frequently
- Walking - Frequently

**Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient)**

- 0-25lbs. - Frequently
- 25-75lbs. - Occasionally
- Over 75lbs. - Occasionally

**Lifting/Carrying (Patient)**

- 0-25lbs. - Frequently
- 25-50lbs. - Frequently
- 50-75lbs. - Occasionally
- 75-100lbs. - Occasionally
- Over 100lbs. - Occasionally

**Pushing/Pulling**

- 0-25lbs. - Occasionally
- 25-75lbs. - Occasionally
- Over 75lbs. - Occasionally

**Populations Served**

While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups: Neonate (Infant), Early Childhood (1 year), Late Childhood (5 years), Adolescent (13), Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years), Older Adult (> 60 years old). 

While performing this job, the employee does not care for patients in the following age groups: No direct responsibility to treat or care for patients; serves patients in areas other than direct patient care.

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