Physical Therapist (PT) - Ortho/Sports Med

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Participation in E-Verify

Job summary

Carle Health in Bloomington, Illinois is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to administer physical therapy treatment aimed at alleviating pain and restoring function. This role involves creating individualized treatment plans and educating patients and their families.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy and have experience in outpatient orthopedics. Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $36.74 to $63.19 based on experience and qualifications is offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedic settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer physical therapy treatment plans.
• Perform patient transfers and ensure safety.
• Design individualized plans of care based on evaluations.
• Educate patients and families about care methods.
• Document clinical care according to standards.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Outpatient orthopedic settings experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

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 the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy (Required)
• Work Experience: Outpatient orthopedic settings

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair, and floor, when applicable.
• Uses safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce injury risk to self, staff, and patients.
• Treats patients and colleagues with dignity, respect, empathy, and full engagement.
• Designs an individualized plan of care integrating goals, treatments, outcomes, and discharge planning, adjusting the plan based on patient response and evidence.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, students, and other health‑care providers using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and care outcomes.
• Performs examinations, selecting reliable and valid methods relevant to chief complaints, screening results, and history.
• Screens patients to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services, when appropriate.
• Uses support personnel in accordance with legal standards and ethical guidelines, monitors their care, and provides regular feedback.
• Communicates with the medical team.
• Documents clinical care according to department and practice standards.
• Meets customer service and productivity standards.
• Serves as a clinical instructor when assigned by team lead/manager/supervisor.
• Participates actively in team, program, department assignments, and meetings.
• Performs reporting and other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range is $36.74 to $63.19 per hour. The actual offer will depend on experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

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, or disability. 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.