Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Therapy

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients of all ages, ensuring a tailored approach to their care. You will be responsible for designing and modifying care plans based on patient responses and clinical findings. Your expertise will not only help in delivering exceptional patient care but also in mentoring support personnel. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact patients' recovery journeys. Join a team that values empathy, respect, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois with BLS certification.
• Ability to evaluate and treat patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Designs and adjusts patient care plans based on evaluations.
• Educates patients and collaborates with healthcare teams.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Empathy

Clinical Evaluation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable.
2. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
3. Demonstrates respect by treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged with those who need our services.
4. Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
5. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.
6. Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
7. Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
8. Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
9. Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67).
10. Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services, if appropriate.
11. Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines.
12. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.
13. If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
14. Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family.
15. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.
16. Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.
17. Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
18. Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.
19. Provides supervision to PTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies.
20. Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.

Qualifications

License/Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Education: Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)
Other Knowledge/Skills:

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $34.66 per hour - $59.62 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.