Growth-Focused Physical Therapist | Weekend/Day Schedule

Mercy Health Corporation; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks a qualified Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan and implement treatment plans for diverse patient diagnoses. Weekend and day shifts are available, with a schedule including Friday 08-17 and Sa/Su 08:00-16:30.

The role emphasizes thorough documentation, effective communication with physicians and staff, and participation in performance improvement and training activities. Licensure in WI, IL (or both) and CPR/BLS within 90 days are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
• Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
• Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
• Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation.
• Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques.
• Participates actively in the PI and CQI process.
• Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners.
• Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department.
• Takes an active role in the performance improvement process.
• Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between physical therapists, assistants and the physician group.
• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.

Skills

Evaluation

Manual therapy

Documentation

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

Mercyhealth seeks a qualified Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan and implement treatment plans for diverse patient diagnoses. Weekend and day shifts are available, with a schedule including Friday 08-17 and Sa/Su 08:00-16:30.

The role emphasizes thorough documentation, effective communication with physicians and staff, and participation in performance improvement and training activities. Licensure in WI, IL (or both) and CPR/BLS within 90 days are required.