Restorative Assistant Jobs in Normal, IL (NOW HIRING)

📍 Anchor Post Acute is a beautiful 120-bed skilled nursing & rehab facility conveniently located behind Aiken Mall in Aiken, South Carolina. We are proud to have been named Aiken's Choice Award Winner for Top Skilled Nursing Facility! 🏆💙

We're growing and looking for a compassionate, motivated Physical Therapist to help our residents regain strength, confidence, and independence. Whether you're an experienced therapist or a new graduate ready to launch your career, we'd love to welcome you to our team! 🎉

$40-$50/hour
📅 Flexible Work Schedules
📚 Professional Development & Growth Opportunities
🤝 Supportive Team Environment
The opportunity to make a lasting impact every single day!

Has a degree in Physical Therapy
Holds (or is eligible for) a South Carolina Physical Therapist license
Is passionate about helping others achieve their highest level of independence
Brings compassion, positivity, and teamwork to every interaction
New Graduates are encouraged to apply!

If you're ready to join a team that celebrates your success, supports your growth, and appreciates the difference you make every day, Anchor Post Acute is the place for you! 🌟

Apply today and start changing lives-one step at a time! 💙👟

General Purpose

The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties

• Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises PT assistants (PTA), aides, and students.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.