Physical Therapist - Outpatient PRN

Freeport Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our team. The role emphasizes integrating patient data to develop evidence-based treatment plans, employing exercise, manual techniques, and physical modalities, and maintaining comprehensive documentation.

Candidates should have graduated from an accredited PT program and be licensed in WI or IL, with CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire. This role supports ongoing performance improvement and staff mentorship in a dynamic health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Licensed as a physical therapist in WI, IL or both if required.
• CPR/BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
• Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
• Maintains thorough documentation with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to improve outcomes.
• Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation.
• Participates in PI and CQI processes.
• Mentors new partners and supports orientation.
• Contributes to cost-saving initiatives within the department.
• Supports performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains high standard of patient care and clear communication among PTs, assistants and physicians.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

Schedule: PRN/As Needed Hours: Days, 8 hour shifts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
• Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
• Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
• Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation
• Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
• Participates actively in the PI and CQI process
• Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
• Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
• Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
• Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between physical therapists, assistants and the physician group
• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Licensed as a physical therapist in WI, IL or both if required
• CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

• Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

PAY RANGE: $38.80 - $58.20

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.