Physical Therapist- Outpatient Per Diem

Advocate Health

Chicago, Illinois, US
$41.10 - $61.65 ph
Musculoskeletal evaluations
Neuromuscular evaluations
Cardiopulmonary evaluations
Interprets physician referrals, completes evaluations, establishes a plan of care, and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals

Job Summary

  • Interprets physician referrals, completes evaluations, establishes a plan of care, and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
  • Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning, and ordering equipment.
  • Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co-signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries.

Matching Summary

Interprets physician referrals, completes evaluations, establishes a plan of care, and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.

Salary

$41.10 - $61.65

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • musculoskeletal evaluations
  • neuromuscular evaluations
  • cardiopulmonary evaluations
  • integumentary evaluations
  • patient discharge planning
  • documentation following department policy
  • maintaining productivity standards

Nice-to-have

  • pursues professional growth
  • participates in performance improvement
  • collaborates with stakeholders
  • orienting new staff

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
  • Licensed Physical Therapist
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • No experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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