Physical Therapist (PT)
Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards.
Physical Therapy License in the State of Illinois or State of Wisconsin, must be licensed in the State upon which you work.
Intermediate computer skills
Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
Lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.
Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day
Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization
Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication
Therefore, must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed