Physical Therapist (PT) - Ortho/Sports Med

Carle Inclusion Connection Group; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 50,613 - 87,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carle Inclusion Connection Group in Bloomington, Illinois, is hiring a Physical Therapist responsible for planning and administering treatment plans for patients. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and relevant licenses. The compensation ranges from $36.74 to $63.19 per hour depending on various factors.

Join a dedicated team that values dignity and respect in care delivery, and enjoy comprehensive benefits available for team members.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) required by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer physical therapy treatment to alleviate pain and restore function.
• Educate patients and healthcare providers effectively.
• Evaluate clinical findings to determine diagnoses and outcomes.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Bonus Available!

Responsible for planning and administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Qualifications

• 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 in Physical Therapy (Required)
• Work Experience: Outpatient orthopedic

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable.
• Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
• 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.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
• Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for further therapy services, if appropriate.
• Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.
• Communicates with medical team.
• Performs documentation according to department and practice standards.
• Meets customer service and productivity standards.
• Serves as clinical instructor when assigned by team lead/manager/supervisor.
• Actively participates in team, program, department assignments and meetings.
• Performs reporting and other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $36.74 per hour – $63.19 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 to 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].