Dynamic Physical Therapist - Rehab & Patient Impact

Carle Health; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, IL seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing and adjusting care plans based on patient response. The role emphasizes education for patients and families, safe transfers, and clear communication with the care team.

Responsibilities include conducting examinations, documentation in EMR, and coordination with referring providers. An emphasis on stay­ing current with stroke-specific practices is noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, with safe body mechanics.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant teaching methods.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan; adjusts care based on patient response and evidence.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Completes daily documentation in therapy EMR and communicates progress to referring providers.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois

Job description

Carle Health in Urbana, IL seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing and adjusting care plans based on patient response. The role emphasizes education for patients and families, safe transfers, and clear communication with the care team.

Responsibilities include conducting examinations, documentation in EMR, and coordination with referring providers. An emphasis on stay­ing current with stroke-specific practices is noted.