Physical Therapist - Outpatient Therapy

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Danville, IL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing personalized care plans and documenting clinical findings.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with healthcare teams, supervise support staff, and monitor care quality with discharge planning responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a PT degree and active IL license.
• BLS certification is required for this role.
• Ongoing CE in acute stroke care is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing personalized care plans.
• Perform examinations and document clinical findings per organizational policies.
• Supervise support personnel and coordinate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and families, monitor care quality, and plan discharge needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing and adjusting personalized care plans based on patient response and evidence-based practices. The role involves performing examinations, selecting appropriate assessment methods, and documenting clinical findings in line with organizational policies.

Responsibilities include demonstrating safe patient transfer techniques, providing empathetic patient-centered care, educating patients and their families, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes. The therapist will supervise support personnel, monitor care quality, and communicate effectively regarding patient progress and discharge needs.

Qualifications required are a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, current PT license in Illinois, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Candidates should complete continuing education on acute stroke care as needed.

Key skills include strong clinical assessment, patient education, teamwork, and adherence to legal and ethical standards. The role offers opportunities for professional development, competitive compensation, and benefits, with sign-on and relocation bonuses available based on experience and distance from work location.