Responsibilities
- Required Experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Ability to lift and move patients and equipment safely, and to assist with mobility needs as required.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail and patient safety
- Preferred Experience
- Prior experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is preferred.
- Required Licensure/Education
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor, Doctorate or Masters degree in Physical Therapy.
- Current state licensure as Physical Therapist in the state of Illinois.
- Employee Health Requirements
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Clorazine, Virex, Germicidal wipes, Liquid paper.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Overall, there is a minimal risk of exposure to blood and body fluid. Potential risk would be in the event of patient incontinence and open wounds treated in hydrotherapy. There is also some potential for risk in equipment failure such as a catheter or IV breaking.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for communication with patients and staff.
Vision: Needed for reading and patient observation.
Smell: N/A Hearing: Needed for patient communication.
Touch: Needed for patient evaluation and treatment, writing.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 30%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 30%
Kneel: 2%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
- Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Demonstration of proper mechanics for lift/carry; set-up for evaluations, treatment programs.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during ring the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60
Twist: 5
Stand: 45
Crawl: 5
Walk: 30
Kneel: 5
Lift: 5
Drive: 15
Squat: 5
Climb: 5
Bend: 0
Reach above shoulders: 5
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.
- Normal weight: Often
- Pushing &pulling Normal Weight: 50-200
- Fine Manipulation: Key boarding &writing
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
- Inside hours: 7.5
- Outside hours: .5
- Temperature: Normal Range
- Lighting: Average
- Noise levels: Average
- Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical: General use of exercise equipment and computers, modalities. Chemical additives for whirlpools, disinfectants.
Protective Clothing Required: Gown, gloves or mask when indicated.
Pay Range
USD $41.31 - USD $55.28 /Hr
Responsibilities
- Required Experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Ability to lift and move patients and equipment safely, and to assist with mobility needs as required.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail and patient safety
- Preferred Experience
- Prior experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is preferred.
- Required Licensure/Education
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor, Doctorate or Masters degree in Physical Therapy.
- Current state licensure as Physical Therapist in the state of Illinois.
- Employee Health Requirements
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Clorazine, Virex, Germicidal wipes, Liquid paper.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Overall, there is a minimal risk of exposure to blood and body fluid. Potential risk would be in the event of patient incontinence and open wounds treated in hydrotherapy. There is also some potential for risk in equipment failure such as a catheter or IV breaking.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for communication with patients and staff.
Vision: Needed for reading and patient observation.
Smell: N/A Hearing: Needed for patient communication.
Touch: Needed for patient evaluation and treatment, writing.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 30%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 30%
Kneel: 2%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
- Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Demonstration of proper mechanics for lift/carry; set-up for evaluations, treatment programs.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during ring the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60
Twist: 5
Stand: 45
Crawl: 5
Walk: 30
Kneel: 5
Lift: 5
Drive: 15
Squat: 5
Climb: 5
Bend: 0
Reach above shoulders: 5
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.
- Normal weight: Often
- Pushing &pulling Normal Weight: 50-200
- Fine Manipulation: Key boarding &writing
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
- Inside hours: 7.5
- Outside hours: .5
- Temperature: Normal Range
- Lighting: Average
- Noise levels: Average
- Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical: General use of exercise equipment and computers, modalities. Chemical additives for whirlpools, disinfectants.
Protective Clothing Required: Gown, gloves or mask when indicated.
