PHYSICAL THERAPIST III - Ortho

Memorial Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a Physical Therapist III in an on-site role to provide examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnoses and interventions in accordance with hospital policies. The position emphasizes program development, cross-service coverage, and leadership in performance improvement.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Illinois PT license ( CPR preferred) and have orthopaedic/DMH experience with at least five years of practice.

Qualifications

• PT license in Illinois is required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Orthopaedic (DMH/ORTHO) experience: 5 years minimum.

Responsibilities

• Provides examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnoses, interventions, and prognosis.
• Leads program development and acts as a department resource for specific diagnostic groups or treatments.
• Able to cross-cover multiple service areas efficiently.

Skills

Ortho experience

Patient assessment

Clinical communication

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: On-site

Job Description Summary

***SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $30K*** DMH ORTHO Experience: 5 yrs of experience required.

The Physical Therapist III is responsible and accountable for providing examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnosis, interventions, and prognosis in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Emphasis on sharing expertise with department and community through: serving as key participant in program development opportunities, identified as a department resource for specific diagnostic group or treatment. Has the ability to cross cover multiple service areas efficiently. The Therapist III will assist with competency assessment/development and identifying educational opportunities for the department. The Therapist III serves as a leader in performance improvement and program development activities.

Licensure/Certification/Registry

P.T. license in the State of Illinois required. CPR Certification preferred. If applicable, must possess valid Illinois drivers license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (5 year MVR will be required).

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Achieves and maintains 21-30 points on the Clinical Ladder Grid.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, families, peer and other team members as needed for assessment, intervention, and professional development.
• Must be physically able to lift, support, move patients 50 - 100 lbs.
• Universal Precautions Category I.
• Perform Patient assessments with patients in a specific service area.
• Assign a physical therapy treatment diagnosis.
• Establishes plan of care with objective, measurable goals.
• Provides interventions supported by evidenced based practice in accordance to the established plan of care.
• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
• Plans for discharge.
• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers and members of team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Provide patient care documentation that meets quality standards and supports ethical billing practice.
• Demonstrates ability to organize workload and manage time effectively.
• Maintains positive working relationship with patients and referral base.
• Triages patient care in the event of high volumes, call ins, etc.
• Serves as a role model/facilitator in handling difficult and/or stressful situations.
• Demonstrates initiation in flexing to other service areas when needed.
• Shares expertise through program development, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Called upon to lead task forces, workgroups, etc.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Pay Transparency

$40.80 - $63.24 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options.

All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

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