Requisition ID: 31576

Location: Presence Res Nursing Rehab

Location Address:
1001 North Greenwood, Park Ridge, IL  60068 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 0
Employment Status: PRN / Registry 
Employment Type: Temporary 
Shift: Day
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

Provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral and under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all laws, regulations, and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Serve as a liaison to patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions using good judgement and reasoning skills when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of rehab practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing rehab functions in the long-term care facility
• Possess willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
• Ability to implement the company policies, programs, goals, objectives, including the procedures of the Rehab department

• Ability to assist in the evacuation of patients
• Exercise good body mechanics at all times
• Ability to follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT
• Ability to document therapy treatment accurately and timely.
• Ability  to utilize therapy software and equipment appropriately and accurately
• Ability  to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Ability  to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team          

  Education and/or Experience                                                             

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy assisting. Associate’s Degree Required.
• One year’s experience in long-term care or related setting preferred
• Certified Clinical Instructor preferred

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  Computer Skills                                                         

  PC proficient (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

   

  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be currently registered/ licensed in applicable state. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Business Unit: PLC Senior Services
Department Name: Rehabilitation RNRC