Physical Therapist (PT) - Therapy Services

Carle Health; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing and adjusting plans of care based on patient response and best evidence.

You will educate patients and families, document outcomes, and collaborate with orthopedic and neurologic teams to support efficient, high-quality rehabilitation services within Carle Health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and licensure as a PT in Illinois (IDFPR).
• Current BLS certification and completion of required stroke-care CE.
• Ability to evaluate and treat patients across the lifespan with evidence-based plans.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, adjusting plans of care as needed.
• Educates patients and families using effective teaching methods.
• Performs examinations, documents findings, and tracks outcomes.
• Collaborates with orthopedic and neurologic teams for optimal rehab.
• Ensures safe patient transfers and applies appropriate modalities.
• Maintains documentation per CTSCP67 and clinical policies.
• Participates in required continuing education and QA activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - IDFPR

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

Continuing education in acute stroke care

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.

Qualifications

• Education Level
• Field of Study
• Bachelor's Degree
• Physical Therapy
• 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 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 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

About Us

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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.