Plans, organizes, and implements specific medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for individual patients to detect, assess and restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps patient reach his maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within limits of his/her capabilities. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: B.S., M.S., or D.P.T. in physical therapy from an accredited program offering training in this specialty, plus a supervised clinical internship. Illinois license and registration or a permit from licensing board while awaiting licensure examination is required. No previous experience is necessary. Must have valid driver's license for Home Health/Hospice if applicable. Current CPR certification is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: The physical therapist must be aware of the relative value and limitations of each piece of equipment and skilled in the use of a broad range of modalities with a clear understanding of indications and contraindications of each modality. He/she must be able to apply knowledge of anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology and physical science to specialized techniques in treatment of patient, and know how to position patients with various conditions for different types of treatments. The patient population must be considered when assessing job knowledge from the employee.