Physical Therapist - Outpatient Therapy

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Danville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive hourly compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) in Illinois is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing and modifying individualized plans of care to optimize outcomes.

You will perform patient assessments, design treatment strategies, educate patients and staff, and document care in accordance with policies, with emphasis on transfers and safe body mechanics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Active Illinois PT license required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Ongoing education on acute stroke care is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages; develop and modify plans of care.
• Perform patient assessments and design treatment strategies.
• Educate patients and staff; document care per policies.
• Demonstrate empathy, effective communication, and collaboration with referring providers.
• Assist with patient transfers and maintain safe body mechanics.

Skills

Empathy

Effective communication

Patient transfers

Clinical examinations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Illinois PT license

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing and modifying individualized plans of care to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, designing treatment strategies, educating patients and staff, and documenting care in accordance with policies.

The role requires proficiency in patient transfers, safe body mechanics, and clinical examinations, with a focus on orthopedic and neurologic conditions.

The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, respect, and effective communication, utilizing therapeutic modalities, applying tape, and collaborating with referring providers.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, valid Illinois PT license, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days. Ongoing education on acute stroke care is also required.

This position offers a sign-on bonus, competitive hourly compensation, and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive healthcare environment.