PRN Physical Therapist — Elevate Patient Recovery

Mercy Health Corporation; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement treatment plans addressing the functional needs of diverse patient diagnoses. The position is PRN with flexible shifts, collaborating with physicians and other disciplines to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include data-driven care planning, applying exercises and manual techniques, maintaining detailed electronic documentation, and engaging in PI/CQI activities while mentoring new staff and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Licensed as a physical therapist in WI, IL or both if required.
• CPR/BLS required 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 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.

Skills

Evaluation & treatment planning

Data integration

Manual therapy techniques

Interdisciplinary communication

Electronic documentation

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Cost-saving initiatives

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

Mercyhealth in Illinois seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement treatment plans addressing the functional needs of diverse patient diagnoses. The position is PRN with flexible shifts, collaborating with physicians and other disciplines to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include data-driven care planning, applying exercises and manual techniques, maintaining detailed electronic documentation, and engaging in PI/CQI activities while mentoring new staff and