Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Neuro

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Flexible scheduling

Part-time with FT option

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, IL seeks a part-time Physical Therapist (Outpatient Neuro) to evaluate and treat patients across ages, modifying care as needed. The role offers flexible scheduling and a potential full-time option.

New grads and experienced PTs may qualify for sign-on bonuses; relocation assistance is available for moving 50+ miles. Clinical resources and education support are provided by the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois is required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of start is required.
• Attend continuing education on acute stroke care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with plan of care.
• Designs and adjusts plan of care based on patient response.
• Educates patients and families using effective teaching methods.
• Supervises PTA and rehab technicians.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) – IL

BLS within 30 days

Stroke care continuing education

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Neuro

Location: US-IL-Urbana

ID: 2025-15038

Category: Allied Health

Position Type: Part-Time

Remote: No

Shift: Day

Schedule: 3 days per week - 8 hours per day. Open to other combination through work week.

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.

Part-time role with flexible scheduling and full-time availability option!!!

*****This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus!!

• New grads, with less than 1 year of experience post-graduation and licensure: $5,000
• Candidates with at least 1 year of experience post-graduation and licensure: $7,500
• Relocation available if moving 50+ miles.

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions
• 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.
• Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67).
• Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for 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.
• If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
• Department Specific Job Function
• 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. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.
• Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.
• Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.
• Provides supervision to PTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• 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

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Field of Study: Physical Therapy
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

Carle Health Company Overview

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. 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. | For more information: [e-mail].

Salary Range

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