Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy

MEP Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing personalized care plans and using evidence-based practices. You will conduct exams, design interventions, educate stakeholders, and ensure compliant documentation while supervising support staff and coordinating with the medical team.

You will collaborate closely with patients and families, track progress with standardized measures, and participate in ongoing education to

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois with a valid PT license.
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and BLS certification.
• Compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient examinations, screenings, and clinical assessments to determine diagnoses and treatment outcomes.
• Design, implement, and modify intervention plans that focus on functional and emotional needs, utilizing standardized outcome measures.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers using effective teaching methods.
• Ensure documentation complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Supervise support personnel, monitor care quality, and provide feedback within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Communicate patient progress, status changes, discharge recommendations, and equipment needs to the medical team.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Participate in ongoing education and complete annual training to meet program requirements.

Skills

patient transfer safety

empathetic patient care

clinical documentation

teamwork

effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing and adjusting personalized care plans based on patient response and evidence-based practices.

• Perform patient examinations, screenings, and clinical assessments to determine diagnoses and treatment outcomes.
• Design, implement, and modify intervention plans that focus on functional and emotional needs, utilizing standardized outcome measures.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers using effective teaching methods.
• Ensure documentation complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Supervise support personnel, monitor care quality, and provide feedback within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Communicate patient progress, status changes, discharge recommendations, and equipment needs to the medical team.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Participate in ongoing education and complete annual training to meet program requirements.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, a valid PT license in Illinois, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Key skills: patient transfer safety, empathetic patient care, clinical documentation, teamwork, and effective communication.