PHYSICAL THERAPIST IV

Memorial Home Services; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System is seeking a PT IV in Illinois to serve as a community resource for a specific diagnostic group. The role includes examinations, diagnoses, interventions, and prognosis, following hospital and department policies.

You will initiate performance improvement, program development, and marketing activities related to your area of expertise while promoting evidence-based practice. The position requires 8 years of experience and a PT license in Illinois, with a sign-on bonus up

Qualifications

• Exhibits advanced competency with specialized certification credentials and physician validation.

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations, evaluations, and therapy diagnoses; establish plan of care with prognosis.
• Provide interventions and progress notes in accordance with policies.
• Lead program development, performance improvement, and community/professional education initiatives.
• Promote evidence-based practice and participate in research related to the area of expertise.

Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS up to $30,000.00

EXPERIENCE: 8 YEARS REQUIRED

The Physical Therapist IV is identified as a community resource for a specific diagnostic group. Demonstrates advanced competency as evidenced by specialized certification credentials and physician validation. The Therapist IV is responsible and accountable for providing examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnosis, interventions, and prognosis in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The Therapist IV will initiate performance improvement, program development, and marketing activities related to their area of expertise. They will be responsible for competency development and identifying and facilitating educational opportunities for the department, local community, and professional community as it relates to their area of expertise. Facilitates implementation of evidence based practice and research related to area of expertise.

Schedule

Full Time, Days

$30,000 Sign-On Bonus

Minimum Qualifications

External candidates will be considered only with approval from management.

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 >31 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.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
  • SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
  • COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
  • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
  • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
• 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.
• Develops collaborative relationship with physicians in area of specialization.
• 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.
• Develops Annual Plan related to area of clinical expertise.
• Shares expertise through implementation of evidence based practice, participation in research, presenting at national conferences.
• Serves as a resource to respective professional community through participation with professional associations.
• 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.