Physical Therapist (PT) - Pediatrics Outpatient Therapy

Carle Health; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Carle Health seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist in Evansville, Indiana to evaluate and treat patients of all ages. This role develops and adjusts care plans, educates patients and families, and documents progress. New grads may receive a sign-on bonus; relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

The position emphasizes safe patient handling, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Requires Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and state licensure.
• Experience not required for new grads but is welcomed.
• Must complete continuing education related to acute stroke care.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient transfers with proper body mechanics.
• Educates patients and families on plan of care and progress.
• Develops and adjusts care plan based on patient response.
• Performs examinations and selects appropriate assessment methods.
• Documents therapy interventions and patient progress in EMR.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

PT Licensure (IDFPR)

Tools

Therapy EMR

Job description

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.

*****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.

Qualifications

Education Level
Field of Study
Bachelor‘s Degree
Physical Therapy

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And
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

Responsibilities

Essential Standard Job Function
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 fortherapy 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 patients impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions
• Establishes a plan of care based on functional deficits and patients‘ goals
• Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR
• Applies tape for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement
• Completes therapeutic modalities as appropriate including ultrasound, interferential, iontophoresis
• Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations

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