Physical Therapist - Weekends

Freeport Memorial Hospital; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition and certification reimburse­

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks a licensed physical therapist to join our weekend team in the Illinois/Wisconsin service area. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and use exercise, manual techniques, and modalities to improve function.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PT program, IL or WI licensure (or both as needed) and CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire, with independent judgment within professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Licensed as a physical therapist in WI, IL or both if required; CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
• Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
• Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

Schedule: Weekend Days Shift: Friday 08-1700, Sa/Su 0800-1630

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
• Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
• Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
• Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
• Participates actively in the PI and CQI process
• Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
• Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
• Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
• Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between physical therapists, assistants and the physician group
• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Certification/ Licensure

Licensed as a physical therapist in WI, IL or both if required CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire

Level of Supervision

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

Pay Range

$38.80 - $58.20

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Package

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

Company Culture

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.