Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic in Urbana, IL seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing personalized care plans that incorporate goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge strategies.

You will perform patient assessments, select examination methods, modify interventions based on patient response and evidence-based practices, and educate patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois.
• BLS certification within 30 days.
• Strong communication, clinical evaluation and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and adjusting plans of care to ensure effective rehabilitation outcomes.
• Educating patients, families, and healthcare teams using effective teaching methods.
• Performing safe patient transfers and demonstrating proper body mechanics.
• Utilizing standardized outcome measures and documenting care in compliance with organizational standards.
• Supervising support personnel and providing feedback on care delivery.
• Communicating patient progress, changes in status, and discharge recommendations clearly to the medical team.
• Participating in ongoing education, especially related to acute stroke care, and complying with licensing and certification requirements.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Clinical evaluation

Teamwork

Patient transfers safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing personalized care plans that incorporate goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge strategies. The role involves performing patient assessments, selecting appropriate examination methods, and modifying interventions based on patient response and evidence-based practices.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Designing and adjusting plans of care to ensure effective rehabilitation outcomes.
• Educating patients, families, and healthcare teams using effective teaching methods.
• Performing safe patient transfers and demonstrating proper body mechanics.
• Utilizing standardized outcome measures and documenting care in compliance with organizational standards.
• Supervising support personnel and providing feedback on care delivery.
• Communicating patient progress, changes in status, and discharge recommendations clearly to the medical team.
• Participating in ongoing education, especially related to acute stroke care, and complying with licensing and certification requirements.

Qualifications Include

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• Ability to perform patient transfers and demonstrate safe, respectful patient care.
• Excellent communication, clinical evaluation, and documentation skills.

This position offers opportunities for professional growth, with a focus on patient-centered care, teamwork, and ongoing education in a supportive environment.