PHYSICAL THERAPIST I IP

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Inpatient team environment

Job summary

Memorial Health in Springfield is seeking a dynamic Physical Therapist to join our inpatient team. You will evaluate and treat patients across ages, coordinate with physicians, and advance skills through our clinical ladder program.

This full-time role offers a sign-on bonus and a schedule with days shifts. Must hold a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy, IL license (or ATT with license pending), and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (or entry level equivalent) and IL license or license pending with ATT.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong knowledge of PT practices and patient care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with a wide variety of impairments.
• Coordinate care with physicians and PT team.
• Maintain records and communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Contribute to ongoing clinical ladder development and skill advancement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

CPR certification

FSBPT ATT (license pending)

Job description

Sign-on Bonuses up to $30,000.00*** SMH - IP

USD $37.43/Hr.

USD $58.02/Hr.

Overview

Are you looking for a progressive practice environment where you can set your own schedule while working alongside a highly engaged inspiring team? Springfield Memorial is seeking a dynamic physical therapist to join our inpatient team.

In this role you will be responsible for evaluating and treating patients with a wide variety of impairments, working collaboratively with our physician partners, and advancing your skill set with our clinical ladder program.

As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive care to patients of all ages through the proper utilization of evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or entry level equivalent is required. Must be Licensed or license pending in the State of Illinois and without previous disciplinary action in Illinois or any other state. Current CPR card.

Schedule

Full Time, Days

$30,000 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• P.T. license in the State of Illinois, or license pending with a valid Authorization to Test letter (ATT) from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), is required. The maximum allowable time to practice in a license pending status/under a licensed Physical Therapist is 6 months per licensing regulations.
• Basic knowledge in physical therapy practices in accordance with the P.T. Practice Act.

Licensure/Certification/Registry

• Illinois eligible or licensed Physical Therapist.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Universal Precautions Category I.
• Must possess valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). Must show proof of automobile insurance.
• Provides rehabilitative care to patients of all ages.
• Evaluates treatment needs of assigned physician referred patients of all ages
• Implements the patient treatment according to the program plan, assesses the patient’s response and revised the program as needed.
• Effectively communicates with the patient, family members, hospital staff and the public.
• Keeps timely and accurate medical, administrative and education records.
• Coordinates effective patient care with the assistance of the Physical Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide.
• Maintains skills in treatment procedure through utilization of in-service and continuing education opportunities and expertise of other clinical staff personnel.
• Demonstrates effective use of departmental equipment for patient care
• Contributes to the maintenance of a satisfactory work environment.
• Promotes health and safety in the work environment.
• Actively participates in competency assessment process.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.