Job Description
Medix is currently seeking a dedicated and adaptable Physical Therapist for an exciting travel opportunity at one of our partner facilities in Illinois. In this role, you will act as a vital clinician within a collaborative care team, providing high-quality rehabilitative services to a diverse patient population.Whether you are an experienced traveler or a new graduate looking to kickstart your career, this position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment that blends both inpatient and outpatient care. You will be responsible for managing a manageable caseload of approximately 1012 patients per day, focusing on post-operative surgical recovery, orthopedic care, and general pain management for primarily adult patients with occasional pediatric cases.Responsibilities > Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs, utilizing therapeutic exercises and modalities to achieve functional goals. > Patient Evaluation: Review available patient history, evaluate assessment impacts, and maintain clear communication regarding the treatment process. > Plan Adaptation: Continuously monitor patient progress and revise treatment plans as necessary for those suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases. > Education: Establish and instruct patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures and exercises to be continued post-discharge. > Supervision: Effectively delegate tasks and provide clinical supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and rehabilitation technicians. > Compliance: Complete all clinical documentation accurately and timely in accordance with facility policies, Clinicient/Epic requirements, and federal/state regulations.