Physical Therapist -Lutheran General

Job description

Department: 37650 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Inpatient Rehabilitation Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Inpatient Rehab: Monday through Friday 8:30-5 Acute Care: Monday through Friday 9:00-5:30 work every 4th weekend day (schedule is adjusted) 1-2 holidays Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65 $5000 sign on to full time hire -rotate thru acute and inpatient units Interprets physician referrals, as appropriate, and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods. Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates. Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs. Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community servi...