Physical Therapist
Select Medical
**Overview**
RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our fun, collaborative, multidisciplinary team in LaGrange, IL. RUSH Kids provides Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, and ABA Therapy to kids ages birth-21 years. Mentorship is available upon hire, alongside ongoing collaboration across disciplines.
For Details Contact:
Jennifer Gillespie
jegillespie@selectmedical.com
_At RUSH, a division of Select Medical, we deliver quality in all that we do. We treat each other with respect and promote a positive environment where people feel valued._ _At RUSH_ **_,_** _we encourage dialogue that fosters inclusivity and growth._ _We are honest and open in our relationships and straightforward in our communications. At RUSH_ **_,_** _we work together to achieve our company objectives._
**Responsibilities**
+ Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.
+ Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
+ Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.
+ Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.
+ Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.
**Qualifications**
+ Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy
+ Valid State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start
+ Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
**Physical Requirements:**
+ 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.
+ Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
+ Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.
+ Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
+ Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.
+ Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
+ Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.
**Additional Data**
_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._
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**Job ID** _311191_
**Location** _US-IL-La Grange_
**Experience (Years)** _0_
**Category** _Pediatric Therapy_
**_Street Address_** _18 North Catherine Avenue_
**_Company_** _RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy_
**Position Type** _Per Diem_
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