Physical Therapist I – Inpatient Physical Rehab Services - Days

About the Role Physical Therapist I – Inpatient Physical Rehab Services - Days provides inpatient PT services at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. The role focuses on assessment, treatment, and care planning for patients in inpatient rehab, with day-shift hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:00 am to 7:30 pm, part-time 20 hours per week. What You'll Do

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for patients in the assigned area.
• Implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stage of the patient; interprets verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Evaluates functional abilities/disabilities using measures such as strength, ROM, pain, sensation, balance, transfers, ambulation status, wound size/condition.
• Establishes treatment plan with goals and modalities to regain function, increase strength, decrease pain.
• Administers and instructs patients in all aspects of treatment plan; modifies as necessary.
• Prepares and completes patient records, billing, and documentation per departmental guidelines.
• Communicates with physicians, nursing and other staff to provide optimal patient care; involves patient, family and caregivers in plan of care including next-level-of-care planning.
• Conducts patient/family education sessions and provides self-directed programs.
• Supervises paraprofessional staff, students, and volunteers as directed; delegates tasks and monitors performance.
• Maintains safety through body mechanics, infection control; participates in in-service programs and staff meetings.
• Attends mandatory in-services; pursues professional growth; keeps abreast of PT developments.
• Participates in departmental QA and other assignments; adheres to Northwest Community Hospital standards. What We're Looking For
• Degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited school or equivalent; current Illinois licensure or eligibility.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Preferred experience: Inpatient Physical Therapy.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and education of patients and families.
• Ability to plan and adjust treatment; good documentation and teamwork. Nice to Have
• Inpatient rehab experience (preferred). Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: $35.16 - $54.50 hourly.
• Benefits include Premium pay, Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development, Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet and Vision options, Tuition Reimbursement, Free Parking, Wellness Program Savings Plan, Health Savings Account Options, Retirement Options with Company Match, Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay, Community Involvement Opportunities.