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Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC

Physical Therapist, Outpatient Therapy in the Home

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Physical Therapist, Outpatient Therapy in the Home

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RehabilitationRequisition Number

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PHYSI008425Posted:

July 18, 2024Employment Type:

Full-TimeLocations

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OAB11611 West Harrison StreetChicago, IL 60612, USAThe Physical Therapist provides outpatient quality physical therapy within the patient’s own home and acts as a liaison for physician practice to meet the therapy needs of patients. The position is best suited for an outgoing and self-motivated therapist, offering a high level of flexibility and autonomy to take ownership of a practice and establish a new standard of post-operative care. The therapist will spend one-on-one time with patients and will have the latitude to help grow a new service line.Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush provides exceptional, progressive, and cost-effective rehabilitative services through personalized care that emphasizes education and rapid return to improved activities of daily living. This is accomplished through building on our core values of patient/client satisfaction, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, which are the foundation for our unique culture.The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked as one of the Top 10 Programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire, DePaul University Athletics, Joffrey Ballet, and Chicago Dogs.ResponsibilitiesOne-on-one in-home therapy for post-operative patients.Devise and execute detailed treatment plans for post-operative patients.Maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; foster a positive work atmosphere.Work independently, providing respectful and empathetic patient care at all times.Cultivate relationships with patients and the community.Provide continuous communication with referring physicians and patient families to ensure a consistent level of care.Maintain patient charts, clinical logs, and checklists necessary for compliance.Set up and monitor home exercise programs.Provide education specific to diagnosis and symptom management needs.Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care, showing initiative and sound judgment.Adapt to changes in workload and assist with training/orienting others.Comply with all state and federal laws including HIPAA, ADA, OSHA, and FLSA.Other projects as assigned.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.Minimum one-year experience in an outpatient setting preferred.Certificates, License, RegistrationsCurrent State of Illinois Physical Therapy license.Current CPR Certification.BCLS or ACLS.Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and required liability insurance to perform home visits.Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we’re all about. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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