Therapy Weekender/PT

About Us:

At Rush Copley, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional care through a patient-centered approach that combines clinical excellence with kindness. We are a 210-bed community hospital who's mission is to provide advanced medicine with quality outcomes and extraordinary care. Our therapy team serves a diverse patient population throughout the hospital to help patients meet their goals and transition to the next level of care. We have a seasoned team of therapists who treat patients with compassion and provide high quality care.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about rehabilitation, eager to grow clinically, and thrives in a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will provide efficient, high-quality care that focuses on improving patient's mobility and function. The therapist will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery, mobility, and the discharge plan.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform evaluations of patients physical and functional status Develop appropriate goals based on clinical findings Educate patients and families to support active participation in care Collaborate with physicians, nurses, care managers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, etc. to provide coordinated, holistic care. Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards. Contribute to a positive team environment that values respect, empathy, accountability, and innovation. Candidates must be willing to work a schedule that includes every Saturday and Sunday for 4 consecutive weekends with the fifth weekend scheduled off. Must work 40 hours in a pay period, so an additional shift is needed one weekday in the payperiod based on the dates identified as a need by department leadership. Inpatient acute care hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications:

Position Requirements :

Graduate of approved School of Physical Therapy. Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois. Certified in CPR through the American Heart Association.

Why Join Us:

Enhancement Dollars for continuing education Comprehensive benefits package (Part time and Full Time employees) Rush Copley is a PSLF qualifying employer RUSH salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects RUSH's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Benefits can be found here.