at Health Advocates Network in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the evaluation, treatment plan, and execution of a physical
therapy program which will enable a patient to reach their maximal functional performance. This
includes prevention, identification, correction, and alleviation of acute or prolonged movement
dysfunction of anatomic or physiologic origin. Outpatient population includes pediatric age group.
Inpatient population includes pediatric, school age, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Masters degree in Physical Therapy. Will accept PT Bachelors
degree plus five or more years of PT work experience in lieu of Masters degree.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: New graduate from accredited APTA program.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One to two years with experience in outpatient orthopedic
setting/inpatient acute care setting.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/ REGISTRATION: PT licensed or eligible for licensure in
Illinois; current Healthcare Provider CPR.
ENVIRONMENTAL/ WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to infection from diseasebearing
specimens. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Exposed to
hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment. Occasional exposure to unpleasant
patient or unit elements. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. May
perform emergency care. Exposed to heat, ice, wetness in patient areas.
REQUIRED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Use of gloves, gown, mask, and lab coat.
Universal precautions.
MACHINE USES: Diagnostic equipment, fax, computer equipment.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Rehabilitation Services and Rehabilitation Services
Coordinator.
SUPERVISES: Physical therapist assistants, athletic trainers, physical therapy aides.
Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability
