Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Therapy

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Urbana, IL seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing individualized plans of care to meet clinical goals and optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, safe transfers, accurate documentation, and collaboration with referring providers, families, and the health care team to support recovery.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in good standing.
• BLS certification within 30 days.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy or related field.
• Ability to perform transfers and safe body mechanics.
• Strong clinical evaluation, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments, examinations, and develops treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient response.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members using effective teaching methods.
• Ensures safe patient transfers and demonstrates proper body mechanics to minimize injury risk.
• Documents care accurately in accordance with policies and monitors therapy support personnel, providing regular feedback.
• Utilizes therapeutic modalities (e.g., ultrasound, iontophoresis), applies tape, and completes objective testing (range of motion, strength, function).
• Communicates progress and treatment recommendations with referring providers.

Job description

Role: Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, developing and adjusting personalized plans of care to meet clinical goals and ensure optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments, examinations, and develops treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient response.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members using effective teaching methods.
• Ensures safe patient transfers and demonstrates proper body mechanics to minimize injury risk.
• Documents care accurately in accordance with policies and monitors therapy support personnel, providing regular feedback.
• Utilizes therapeutic modalities (e.g., ultrasound, iontophoresis), applies tape, and completes objective testing (range of motion, strength, function).
• Communicates progress and treatment recommendations with referring providers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy or related field.
• Ability to perform transfers, demonstrate safe body mechanics, and deliver compassionate patient care.
• Strong clinical evaluation, documentation, and communication skills.