LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST REGISTRY

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FTE : 0.001000

Shift : Days

Location : RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

Summary :

The Licensed Physical Therapist at Riverside Healthcare provides expert evaluation and treatment to patients experiencing challenges with mobility, function, and daily living skills due to injury, illness, or disability. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans that address patient needs, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and guiding patients toward their goals of improved independence and quality of life. The Licensed Physical Therapist is an essential member of the rehabilitation team, committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Required Experience :

Preferred Experience :

• Prior experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to lift and move patients and equipment safely, and to assist with mobility needs as required.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail and patient safety

Required Licensure / Education :

Preferred Licensure / Education :

Current active or temporary Illinois Licensure to practice Physical Therapy or ATT letter (authorization to test) issued by Continental Testing or the State of Illinois in the instance of a recent graduate.

Compensation :

Minimum hourly rate : $40.10

Maximum hourly rate : $52.12

Responsibilities :

Essential Job Duties :

Nonessential Job Duties :

Credentials : Essential :

Education : Essential :

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information : Exposure to :

Chemicals : Clorazine, Virex, Germicidal wipes, Liquid paper.

Video Display Terminals : Average

Blood and Body Fluids : Overall, there is a minimal risk of exposure to blood and body fluid. Potential risk would be in the event of patient incontinence and open wounds treated in hydrotherapy. There is also some potential for risk in equipment failure such as a catheter or IV breaking.

TB or Airborne Pathogens : Minimal.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch) :

Speech : Needed for communication with patients and staff.

Vision : Needed for reading and patient observation.

Smell : N / A

Hearing : Needed for patient communication. Touch : Needed for patient evaluation and treatment, writing.

Activity / Lifting Requirements

Average Hours per Week : 40

Shift : Days, rotating Saturdays

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to : Sit : 10%

Twist : 5%

Stand : 30%

Crawl : 0%

Walk : 30%

Kneel : 2%

Lift : 10%

Drive : 0%

Squat : 5%

Climb : 0%

Bend : 5%

Reach above shoulders : 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below :

Up to 10 lbs : Occasionally Up to 20 lbs : Occasionally Up to 35 lbs : Occasionally Up to 50 lbs : Occasionally Up to 75 lbs : Occasionally Up to 100 lbs : Not Required Over 100 lbs : Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example : the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.) :

Demonstration of proper mechanics for lift / carry; set-up for evaluations, treatment programs.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during

ring the normal workday for each

activity : Sit : 60

Twist : Stand : 45

Crawl : Walk : 30

Kneel : Lift :

Drive :

Squat :

Climb :

Bend : 0

Reach above shoulders :

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated) :

Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight : Often Pushing &pulling Normal weight : 50-200#

Fine Manipulation : Key boarding &writing

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control :

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

Environmental Factors (Time Spent) : Inside hours : 7.5

Outside hours : .5

Temperature : Normal Range Lighting : Average

Noise levels : Average Humidity : Normal Range Atmosphere :

Special Hazards : Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical : General use of exercise equipment and computers, modalities. Chemical additives for whirlpools, disinfectants.

Protective Clothing Required : Gown, gloves or mask when indicated.