Physical Therapist - Sign-On Bonus & Flexible Hours

Carle Health; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus <1 yr experience

Sign-on bonus >1 yr experience

Relocation bonus >50mi

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Carle Health’s therapy team in Olney, IL seeks a motivated Physical Therapist to deliver patient-centered care in a small-community setting. The role offers a welcoming environment with mentorship, flexible scheduling, and diverse clinical experiences for new graduates and experienced therapists alike.

The Staff PT will plan and implement individualized treatment programs, collaborate with nursing and providers, and document progress in Therapy EMR.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) by Illinois IDFPR.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days by AHA.
• Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions for physical therapy and evaluates patient's physical condition and needs.
• Establishes PT treatment goals for each individual patient, based on the findings of the initial evaluation.
• Develops a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assessed patients.
• Supervises the treatment and recording of patient's progress.
• Determines proper equipment usage, instructs the patient in appropriate program, and modifies program as needed.
• Teaches patient, other staff members, and student affiliates in passive, active assistive, or resisted exercise, ambulation, and other physical movements in order to articulate and demonstrate principles of rehabilitative therapy.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, and inservice meetings.
• Documents as required by the profession and department, such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports.
• Collaborates with support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines.
• Establishes a PT Plan of Care based on functional deficits and patient goals.
• Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks.
• Completes therapeutic modalities, as appropriate, including ultrasound, iontophoresis, and electrical stimulation.
• Administers corrective exercise or manual techniques for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement.
• Completes daily documentation and charging in Therapy EMR.
• Communicates with the referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations.
• Provides supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants, in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines.
• Utilizes standardized outcome measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)

Job description

Carle Health’s therapy team in Olney, IL seeks a motivated Physical Therapist to deliver patient-centered care in a small-community setting. The role offers a welcoming environment with mentorship, flexible scheduling, and diverse clinical experiences for new graduates and experienced therapists alike.

The Staff PT will plan and implement individualized treatment programs, collaborate with nursing and providers, and document progress in Therapy EMR.