Physical Therapist Acute at Ascension

Elk Grove Township, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

116912.25

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Physical Therapy Modalities, Cognitive Assessment, Psychosocial Assessment, Independent Living Skills Assessment, Documentation, Plan of Care Modification, Discharge Planning, Adaptive Equipment Education, BLS Provider Certification, Physical Therapy Credentialing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your future role at a glance Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Department: Acute Care Schedule: Day | Full-time Salary range: $79,939.65 - $116,912.25 per year Sign-on Bonus: Up to $10,000.00 Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Evaluate patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits. Design and implement patient-centered, effective treatment plans using appropriate modalities. Assess the patient's ability to safely perform independent living skills. Document patient progress, monitor, and modify the plan of care as necessary. Plan and assist with discharge, including education and recommendations for adaptive equipment. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy (RPT) credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. A valid license pending letter will be accepted until license is issued. Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. What additional preferences we're seeking 1-year acute care experience. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Responsibilities

The role involves evaluating patients for physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits, and subsequently designing and implementing patient-centered treatment plans using appropriate modalities. Responsibilities also include assessing the ability to perform independent living skills, documenting progress, and planning discharge, including education and equipment recommendations.