Physical Therapist (PT) PRN - As Needed

Bethesda Health Group; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Insurance available

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver therapy services and coordinate treatment programs for patients to regain function. You will evaluate progress, plan and implement therapy, and establish goals that lead to improved function.

The role includes education for caregivers and coordinating discharge needs. You will also perform administrative tasks, maintain documentation, and supervise aides, while participating in staff orientation.

Qualifications

• Current State Physical Therapy license required.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain within six months.
• 1–2 years geriatrics experience preferred.
• New graduates considered.
• Strong communication and professional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Physical Therapy services to improve patient function.
• Evaluate and implement treatment plans and establish goals for discharge.
• Provide caretaker education for carryover of therapy.
• Assist with department documentation and discharge planning.
• Supervise aides and contribute to staff orientation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mobility & lifting ability

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.

Summary

The Physical Therapist delivers Physical Therapy services to patients to provide goal-directed activities for the improvement of function. The Physical Therapist assists in coordinating programs designed to assist patient in obtaining the highest level of function possible. Therapist will evaluate, plan & implement the Treatment program. Obtains relevant information from initial evaluation needed to establish goals leading to improved function. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and progresses patients to achieve goals. Provides caretaker education necessary for carryover of therapy intervention. Establishes discharge criteria for patients and anticipates discharge needs. Therapist will carry out administrative duties. Department/patient documentation completed within designated timeframe. Delegates to/supervises aides appropriately. Progresses students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives. Assists with orientation of new department staff, students, or facility employees requiring mobility training. Possesses skills for communicating effectively with staff, patients and families. Demonstrates an awareness of patient issues that need further medical attention and communicates with nurses and physician. Seeks supervision as needed. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree from an accredited Physical Therapy curriculum
• Current State License
• CPR certified, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
• One to two years of experience with geriatrics preferred
• Qualified new graduates will be considered
• Must have the ability to communicate well personally and professionally and possess responsibility, initiative and honesty
• Demonstrates strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations
• Requires extensive mobility, transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching and moving around obstacles
• Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks

Pay range: $34.92 - $57.96 per hour

Category: Physical Therapy