Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Foot Lab

Carle Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate and treat patients, educate patients and families, and document care in the EMR. The role emphasizes safe body mechanics and collaboration with staff and students.

New grads or experienced candidates may qualify for sign-on bonuses; relocation assistance is available; Carle Health offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities across its network.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois.
• Active licensure with IDFPR.
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Wamiliarity with patient education and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient transfers with assistance when needed, using safe body mechanics.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and students using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluate clinical findings to determine PT diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Perform examinations with valid, reliable methods relevant to complaints and history.
• Produce documentation in the EMR in accordance with policy.
• Administer therapeutic modalities as appropriate (e.g., ultrasound, electrotherapy).

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Education

Documentation

EMR Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

EMR (Therapy EMR)

Job description

This position is responsible for creating and modifying orthotics.Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.*****This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus!!New grads, with less than 1 year of experience post-graduation and licensure: $Candidates with at least 1 year of experience post-graduation and licensure: $Relocation available if moving 50+ miles.****Full-time and part-time positions qualifies for a sign-on bonus!!!!$7,500 Sign-on Bonus Available for$10,000 Sign-on Bonus Available for 1 yr of experience!$5,000 Relocation bonus available for 50miField of StudyBachelor's Degree

Physical TherapyLicensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

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.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.Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67).Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks

Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR

Completes therapeutic modalities as appropriate including ultrasound, interferential, iontophoresis

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.