Ortho-Focused PT III | Program Leader

Decatur Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Decatur Memorial Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist III for an on-site role in Illinois. The position requires 5+ years of orthopedic experience, with a current PT license in Illinois and CPR certification preferred.

A sign-on bonus up to $30,000 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package. The role involves examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnoses, and treatment interventions, with emphasis on program development, departmental leadership, and cross-site coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Orthopedic experience: 5 years minimum.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Must be able to lift/move patients 50–100 lbs.
• Strong communication with patients, families and team members.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnoses, interventions and prognosis per hospital policies.
• Lead program development and serve as a department resource for diagnostic groups.
• Cross-cover multiple service areas as needed and provide education opportunities.
• Act as a leader in performance improvement and department initiatives.
• Plan discharge and communicate with patients, families and care teams.
• Document patient care meeting quality and billing standards.

Skills

Clinical Ladder

Communication

Computer skills

Lifting 50-100 lbs

Universal Precautions

Team collaboration

Education

PT license in Illinois

CPR Certification preferred

Job description

Decatur Memorial Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist III for an on-site role in Illinois. The position requires 5+ years of orthopedic experience, with a current PT license in Illinois and CPR certification preferred.

A sign-on bonus up to $30,000 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package. The role involves examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnoses, and treatment interventions, with emphasis on program development, departmental leadership, and cross-site coverage as needed.