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　　Job Description Summary

　　The Physical Therapist will assist patients in reaching maximum physicalperformance while adjusting to disabilities. Treats disabled patientsusing standard physical therapy therapeutic interventions such as heat,cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound and exercise. Evaluates patientmotor and neurological capabilities and adapts physical therapy programas appropriate.

　　The Physical Therapist will consistently demonstrate support of theShirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values bystriving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showingrespect and compassion for patients and their families, fellowemployees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in theinterest of the institute.

　　The Physical Therapist will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab CoreAttributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope,Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence)while fulfilling job duties.

　　Job Description

　　The Physical Therapist:

　　Evaluates patient\'s physical and functional status includingmuscular strength, motor functions, reflexes, ambulation skills andability to perform activities of daily living.Observes and interviews patient, reviews medical history, andadministers sensory tests, muscle tests, range-of-motion exams, andother evaluation techniques.Determines suitability for treatment based on patient evaluationresults, including such physical therapy treatment modalities aswhirlpool, ultrasounds, massage, biofeedback, paraffin andprosthetics/orthotics and/or monitors or administers the applicationof treatment.Evaluates patient\'s current pain levels (0-10) and history ofrecent pain experience; provides appropriate pain education andintervention in consultation with physician and pain specialists asneeded; provides ongoing assessment of pain and implementation oftools for management.Establishes therapy goals, and formulates a treatment plan includingexercise, modalities, balance activities, and gait training.Discusses evaluation, goals, and treatment with patient and familyand instructs them on the exercise program and in use of equipment.Participates in patient discharge planning including developing anin-home program when appropriate.Documents patient evaluation and progress, maintaining records forphysicians and insurance carriers.Determines and orders appropriate devices necessary to assistpatients in performing physical activities such as wheelchairs,canes, crutches and prosthetic and orthopedic devices.May participate in the Department education program by teaching andsupervising students.Participates in research projects as needed.Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interestof the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.Reporting Relationships

　　Reports directly to assigned Clinical Manager, TherapyManager-Innovation Center, Therapy Manager-AbilityLab.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

　　Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and physical t erapy treatmentsand modalities at a level normally acquired through completion ofDoctoral degree from an accredited school of physical therapy.Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.Current CPR certification required.Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child,adolescent and geriatric patients.Ability to interpret growth and development related information toassure patient needs are met.Interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, patients andfamilies in providing therapy and exchanging patient progressinformation.Analytical ability to determine priorities, provide input regardingthe development of departmental policies, procedures and budgets,and assess new programs and recommend changes.Ability to lift 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 poundsfrequently to transfer and position patients.Working Conditions

　　Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust orextreme temperature. Some exposure to infectious diseases whenworking with patients. May include exposure to community, home,work, school and off-site clinic settings. Includes Saturday andSunday rotation work.The above statements are intended to describ