Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Consumer Directed Services Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist in Urbana, IL to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, creating and adjusting personalized care plans.

The PT serves as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students, ensuring safe patient transfers and promoting proper body mechanics. The incumbent will lead therapeutic interventions, educate care teams and families, and document outcomes with accuracy and empathy, while ensuring compliance with regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (PT).
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist (PT) by the state licensing board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Designs and modifies treatment plans based on patient response and evidence.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members effectively.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine diagnoses and treatment outcomes.
• Performs examinations with reliable methods, producing thorough documentation.
• Monitors support personnel, providing guidance and feedback per legal and ethical standards.
• Uses standardized outcome measures to assess functional performance.
• Communicates patient progress, discharge plans, and equipment needs to the medical team.
• Supervises PTA and rehabilitation technicians, ensuring quality care and compliance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) by state board

BLS Certification within 30 days

Job description

Position Overview: Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, developing and adjusting personalized care plans. Acts as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students, ensuring safe patient transfers and promoting proper body mechanics.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, licensed as a Physical Therapist (PT) by the relevant state licensing board, with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days. Completes ongoing education on acute stroke care as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and modifies treatment plans based on patient response and evidence.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members effectively.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine diagnoses and treatment outcomes.
• Performs examinations with reliable methods, producing thorough documentation.
• Monitors support personnel, providing guidance and feedback per legal and ethical standards.
• Uses standardized outcome measures to assess functional performance.
• Communicates patient progress, discharge plans, and equipment needs to the medical team.
• Supervises PTA and rehabilitation technicians, ensuring quality care and compliance.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient-centered care, collaboration with the healthcare team, and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.