Position Summary: Performs Physical Therapy (PT) evaluation, reassessment and consultation; provides physical therapy plan of care, goals, discharge planning, patient and significant other (SO) education; renders physical therapy services, interventions, use of therapeutic modalities within the practice guidelines of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and other regulatory agencies; and participates in collaborative patient care services. Responsibilities: • Provides patient care on age-specific populations as demonstrated by competency • Performs PT evaluation, reassessment and consultation upon referral of a physician, dentist or podiatrist • Provides plan of care, problem list, treatment goals, patient and family education and discharge planning • Provides physical therapy intervention, procedures, services within the practice guidelines of the APTA and other medial regulatory agencies • Participates in patient care plans and interdisciplinary discharge planning / continuum of care. • Ensures patient safety, patient rights, confidentiality and compliance to the standards of patient care, JCAHO guidelines and other regulatory agencies • Identifies areas and opportunities for performance improvement (PI) and demonstrates knowledge of the PI functions • Functions as an advocate for the patient and demonstrates excellent customer relations. • Ensures the provision of efficient effective and quality patient care services • Attends mandated meetings and in-services • Pursues continuing education and advancement in clinical knowledge and skills • Communicates with physician regarding patient evaluation results, proposed treatment plans and goals, discharge plans, progress updates or changes in the patient’s condition • Follows the hospital’s mission of “Patient First” and “Best Patient Experience” • Follows the department specific policies and procedures, maintains an acceptable attendance record • Maintains a current professional license, CPR certification and other required job competencies Qualifications: • Current Illinois Physical Therapy License • Clinical experience is desirable • Demonstrated competencies and clinical skills • Bilingual (English and Spanish) is highly desirable Physical Demands: • Ability to perform physical requirement of lifting, bending, patient transfers and all physical therapy related work maneuvers