The Physical Therapist is responsible for the provision of physical therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence including: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, development and implementation of a plan of care that includes direct intervention, communication, collaboration and patient education and the evaluation of outcomes. The PT is also responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice. 
The PT performs the duties of a professional Physical Therapist for an assigned caseload with emphasis on providing comprehensive care.  They are responsible for development of their professional skills.  In addition, the PT shares their physical therapy expertise and participate in the development of the role of physical therapy throughout the health system and within the community.  The PT may supervise students in their clinical fieldwork.  The PT is responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide and required for regulatory and organizational compliance.
 

Direct Patient Care time (actual time with patients, may vary from scheduled) - includes all direct
interventions and patient education that is integrated as a part of treatment session

Indirect Patient Care (IPC) - time spent in chart review, documentation (direct patient care documentation
as well as any other documentation related to patient care), scheduling, attending team or family meetings
and rounds (documented as clinic time), ordering equipment, assisting other staff

Academic and Clinical Teaching

Administration (daily sheets, case presentations, staff meetings, block meetings, committee meetings,
giving inservices)

Other related duties as assigned.

(Alternative productivity expectations may be determined within this classification based on fluctuating needs of the department)

1.        Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at time of employment (if not licensed at time of employment, passing score on examination for licensure is needed within two months)
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
 
1.           Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatment with specific skills related to the individual scope of practice
2.           Knowledge of the operation of equipment generally found in a physical medicine and rehabilitation department
3.           Knowledge of the principles of evidence based practice
4.           Knowledge of age specific and culturally relevant physical therapy roles and needs
5.           Skill in conducting patient education and articulating physical therapy’s role in the delivery of patient care, in accordance with current practice concepts
6.           Skill in administering the evaluation procedures and treatment interventions relevant to the defined area of practice
7.           Skill in utilizing online resources to access evidence for clinical decision making
8.           Skill in oral and written communication
9.          Ability to establish and maintain supportive interpersonal relationships with patients and families, peers, subordinates, superiors, and students
10.        Ability to articulate physical therapy’s role in the delivery of patient care, in accordance with current practice concepts
11.       Ability to work effectively on a team
12.       Ability to give and receive constructive feedback to superiors, peers, and students
13.       Ability to teach clinical knowledge and skills to others
14.       Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Prefer at least 1 year of pediatrics experience, particularly in the NICU or Inpatient Pediatrics