Acute Care Physical Therapy Resident
Acute Care Physical Therapy Resident
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Physical Therapy Resident Acute Care
Full Time Days
Physical Therapist Resident is a fully licensed Physical Therapist who is expected to perform basic physical therapy services/procedures while participating in a structured program of advanced training in Physical Therapy practice. The ultimate purpose of this position is to enhance the therapists competence in a specialty area of PT practice. They will be providing PT services to a variety of patient populations in the acute care setting.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an approved physical therapy school. Entry level degree as required by licensing standard (post baccalaureate masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy).
CPR Certification.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care which is age specific/appropriate for the types of patients served.
Basic computer knowledge /skills needed for patient care advancing education and research applications.
Appropriate interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients/families the multidisciplinary faculty and external contacts.
Declared ambition to become an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties clinical specialist in an associated area of PT practice.
The willingness and acknowledgement that participation in the residency will take selfdirected initiatives and study outside of defined work schedule to accomplish all required tasks.
Strongly encouraged to have minimum 16 weeks of clinical exposure to patients in declared area of specialty (including clinical rotation or volunteer experience).
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Current physical therapy license in the State of Illinois CPR Certification
Employment Type
Full-Time
