PHYSICAL THERAPIST III - Ortho

Decatur Memorial Hospital; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 56 000 - 87 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive benefits

Résumé du poste

Decatur Memorial Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist III for an on-site role in Illinois. The position requires 5+ years of orthopedic experience, with a current PT license in Illinois and CPR certification preferred.

A sign-on bonus up to $30,000 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package. The role involves examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnoses, and treatment interventions, with emphasis on program development, departmental leadership, and cross-site coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Orthopedic experience: 5 years minimum.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Must be able to lift/move patients 50–100 lbs.
• Strong communication with patients, families and team members.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsabilités

• Perform examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnoses, interventions and prognosis per hospital policies.
• Lead program development and serve as a department resource for diagnostic groups.
• Cross-cover multiple service areas as needed and provide education opportunities.
• Act as a leader in performance improvement and department initiatives.
• Plan discharge and communicate with patients, families and care teams.
• Document patient care meeting quality and billing standards.

Connaissances

Clinical Ladder

Communication

Computer skills

Lifting 50-100 lbs

Universal Precautions

Team collaboration

Formation

PT license in Illinois

CPR Certification preferred

Description du poste

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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