Dynamic Physical Therapist: Patient-Focused Rehab Leader

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 50,971 - 86,788; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, modify plans of care as needed, and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy, active IL PT license, and BLS. You will design plans of care, educate patients and families, document outcomes, and supervise PTA and rehabilitation technicians.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois per IDFPR.
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire per AHA.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes.
• Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
• Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67).
• Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.
• Provides supervision to PTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - IL IDFPR

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

Job description

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, modify plans of care as needed, and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy, active IL PT license, and BLS. You will design plans of care, educate patients and families, document outcomes, and supervise PTA and rehabilitation technicians.