Physical Therapist 1

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Physical Therapist 1 to join their team in McHenry, IL. This role involves evaluating and implementing treatment plans for patients, ensuring high standards in patient care. New graduates are encouraged to apply, as mentorship will be provided by experienced therapists. You will also participate in enhancing team performance through collaboration and constructive feedback.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Requires state license in Illinois.
• New graduates are welcome, mentorship available.
• Passing Driver's and Background Checks required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and implements treatment plans.
• Documents patient care and progress thoroughly.
• Communicates effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation Skills

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

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• Requires a graduate of an accredited program
• State license is required
• New graduates are welcome to apply, we do have experienced therapists for mentoring.
  
  
  

Overview

• Requires a graduate of an accredited program
• State license is required
• New graduates are welcome to apply, we do have experienced therapists for mentoring.
  
  
  

We focus on patient care and experience, all sessions are one on one with a therapist, no techs or aids are used to provide treatment. New graduates are welcome to apply, we do have experienced therapists for mentoring.

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as a physical therapist in IL

CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire

Additional Requirements

Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Neonate (birth – 28 days)

Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 year – 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years – 17 years)

Adult (18 years – 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Stand – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Walk – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Sit – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Handling/Fingering/Feeling – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Reaching – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Climb/Balance – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Talk/Hear – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Taste/Smell – Not a present activity

Strength – Heavy work exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25-50 pounds of force frequently

Close Vision – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Distance Vision – Not a present activity

Color Vision – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Peripheral Vision – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Depth Perception – Not a present activity

Ability to Adjust Focus – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
• Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
• Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.
• Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
• Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
• Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.
  
  
  

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

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• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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