Dynamic Physical Therapist | Rehab Leader & Educator

Carle Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, modifying plans of care as needed. The role serves as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students in a dynamic rehabilitation department.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, is licensed in Illinois, and maintains BLS. You will design care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the medical team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable.
• Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• 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.
• Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services.
• Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, modifying plans of care as needed. The role serves as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students in a dynamic rehabilitation department.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, is licensed in Illinois, and maintains BLS. You will design care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the medical team to achieve optimal outcomes.