Physical Therapist (PT) - Ortho/Sports Med

Carle Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus (50mi)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan and administer treatment plans, aimed at reducing pain, restoring function and promoting overall health. The role emphasizes collaboration with the medical team and acting as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and a PT license, with demonstrated ability in patient transfers, examinations, and teaching.

Qualifications

• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examination using reliable and valid methods relevant to the chief complaint, history, and screening results.
• Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines.
• Communicates with the medical team.
• Meets customer service and productivity standards.
• Serves as clinical instructor when assigned by the team lead/manager/supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer physical therapy treatment plans to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote health.
• Act as a clinical resource for staff and students.
• Model professional service delivery and patient care.”

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient transfers

Team communication

Teaching/instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree: Physical Therapy

Job description

7,500 Sign-on Bonus Available for

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus Available for 1 yr of experience!

$5,000 Relocation bonus available for 50mi

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.

Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)

Work Experience: 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, 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.Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Communicates with medical team.Meets customer service and productivity standards.Serves as clinical instructor when assigned by team lead/manager/supervisor.

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life‑long careers at Carle Health.

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. | 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.