• Address: Chicago, IL 60689 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/28/09
• Job Type: Full-time

CompanyGenesis HealthCare
Job Title Physical Therapist
Job Code 27466
Job Location Chicago, Illinois 60644: .
Description Physical Therapist
Category:Allied Health: Physical Therapist
Position Is For:Regular Full Time Employment
Position Posted By:
JobCode:27466
Posting Expires:December 24, 2009
Location:Chicago, Illinois 60644

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Position Description:Genesis Rehabilitation Services is a leader in the Long-term care rehabilitation industry. We are one of the largest and strongest rehabilitation organizations in the country, serving over 700 skilled nursing centers, assisted living facilities, hospitals, home health companies, adult day care programs, and outpatient clinics. Our success stems from our commitment to those we serve. We truly are a patient-centered and employee-focused company.

Through our top-notch physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and assistants, Genesis Rehabilitation Services prides ourselves on our focus on clinical excellence and staff development. We provide innovative continuing education opportunities for staff, as well as support for external continuing education programs.


Genesis Rehabilitation Services is looking for remarkable Physical Therapists

At Genesis Rehabilitation Services, you can really care for your patients and your thoughts, opinions and expertise will always be respected. Our patient ratios are smaller. Our centers are state-of-the-art. Our benefits package is outstanding. And our regular shifts help you balance your career and your personal life.


Genesis HealthCare operates more than 200 skilled nursing centers in 13 states, and offers rehabilitation services to nearly 700 health care facilities in 23 states. And right now, we have opportunities near you. So apply today. For a remarkable PT or PTA, it's a remarkable opportunity.


As a Physical Therapist / PT at Genesis Rehabilitation Services, you will:

Use the latest assessment tools, clinical interventions and treatments with outpatient, short-term rehabilitation and long-term inpatient populations

Teach skills that diminish or correct pathologies and restore, reinforce and enhance the performance of physical tasks

Provide range-of-motion, strengthening and functional training to patients following joint replacement surgery to help them achieve independence in ADL and leisure activities

Develop safe and effective exercise programs that improve function and reduce the risk of fractures in patients with osteoporosis

Consult, evaluate and intervene to prevent skin breakdown in immobilized patients; heal wounds and prevent complications when breakdown occurs

Educate patients diagnosed with a variety of illnesses to better understand and manage their conditions

Use discharge planning skills to promote independence, maximize function and return patients to their homes
Experience Required:Requirements for Physical Therapist / PT:


You must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

You must be eligible for or have successfully completed the NPTE

You must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.

As one of the nation s largest long-term care and rehabilitation providers, we offer a generous and wide-ranging compensation package from day one, including:

Medical/dental/vision insurances

Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability

Voluntary insurance programs

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Continuing Education Programs

Leadership Training Program

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

Extensive paid leave for holidays

Service awards

Generous Elder Care benefit for family members


Additional Physical Therapy management roles and Program Manager positions available for qualified candidates.


For more information or to apply call 1-877-403-JOBS.
Contact:


Regina Welsh

(Kathleen.Koerner@genesishcc.com)





Contact:Regina Welsh(Kathleen.Koerner@genesishcc.com)