Overview
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Experience the power of physical therapy! RUSH Physical Therapy is looking to hire a PRN Physical Therapist for our Tinley Park, IL location. We are looking for talented individuals to join the team in bringing the best Physical Therapy services to our community. Our ideal physical therapist has at least one year of experience, but we ARE able to consider new graduates of accredited physical therapist programs who are focused on outpatient orthopedics. Our outpatient ortho team is able to offer mentorship as we treat a diverse population of high level athletes to geriatrics. The majority of our patients are general ortho, but we also treat sports medicine, vestibular, concussion, spine and high level neuro conditions.
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We offer many opportunities advancement, clinically and management. Continuing education and specialties are encouraged!
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Work schedule: PRN- Vacation coverage assistance.
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Why Join Our Team :
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n - Outlined and defined mentorship program
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n - Paid National certifications (COMT, dry needling, blood flow restriction, pelvic, Graston, KT tape, and more)
n - Specialties offered nationwide: aquatic, vestibular, concussion management, sports medicine, pelvic health, oncology rehab, hand therapy, pediatrics, lymphedema, neurological, and FCE/work conditioning.
n - 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
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Select Medical Corporation's outpatient divisions are nationally prominent, locally driven providers of outpatient physical therapy. Our highly respected clinical team provides preventative and rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote well-being. We develop individualized treatment plans to help achieve each patient's specific goals. Our integrated local market network allows us to effectively partner with physicians, employers, payors and case managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner. We also provide physical therapy and athletic training services to professional sports teams, colleges, universities and high schools.
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Responsibilities
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n - Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.
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n - Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.
n - Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.
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Qualifications
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n - Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy
n - Valid State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start
n - Ability to work 40 hours per week with occasional late or early shifts to accommodate patients
n - Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
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Physical Requirements:
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n - Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
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n - Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
n - Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.
n - Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
n - Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.
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Additional Data
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Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.