Acute Care Physical Therapist - Registry/Per Diem
Company: Humboldt Park Health
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Highlights: Performs
Physical Therapy (PT) evaluation, reassessment and consultation;
provides physical therapy plan of care, goals, discharge planning,
patient and significant other (SO) education; renders physical
therapy services, interventions, use of therapeutic modalities
within the practice guidelines of the American Physical Therapy
Association (APTA) and other regulatory agencies; and participates
in collaborative patient care services. Responsibilities: Provides
patient care on age-specific populations as demonstrated by
competency Performs PT evaluation, reassessment, and consultation
upon referral of a physician, dentist, or podiatrist Provides plan
of care, problem list, treatment goals, patient and family
education and discharge planning Provides physical therapy
intervention, procedures, services within the practice guidelines
of the APTA and other medical regulatory agencies Participates in
patient care plans and interdisciplinary discharge
planning/continuum of care. Ensures patient safety, patient rights,
confidentiality, and compliance to the standards of patient care,
JCAHO guidelines, and other regulatory agencies Identifies areas
and opportunities for performance improvement (PI) and demonstrates
knowledge of the PI functions Functions as an advocate for the
patient and demonstrates excellent customer relations. Ensures the
provision of efficient effective and quality patient care services
Attends mandated meetings and in-services Pursues continuing
education and advancement in clinical knowledge and skills.
Communicates with the physician regarding patient evaluation
results, proposed treatment plans, and goals, discharge plans,
progress updates, or changes in the patient’s condition Follows the
hospital’s mission of “Patient First” and “Best Patient Experience”
Follows the department-specific policies and procedures, maintains
an acceptable attendance record Required Qualification: Current
Illinois Physical Therapy license Graduate of an Accredited
Physical Therapy program Demonstrated competencies and clinical
skills Mature, resourceful; commitment to “Patient First” and safe,
quality patient care; team player, personable and dynamic with the
ability to work in a diverse cultural setting CPR Certified
Physical Demands: Ability to perform physical requirement of
lifting, bending, patient transfers and all physical therapy
related work maneuvers. Able to handle the challenges of customer
relations
Keywords: Humboldt Park Health, Elmhurst , Acute Care Physical Therapist - Registry/Per Diem, Healthcare , Chicago, Illinois
