Staff Physical Therapist

Memorial Health; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $30,000

Job summary

Memorial Home Services in Illinois is seeking a Physical Therapist I to perform examinations, evaluations and therapy planning with an emphasis on efficient daily caseload management. The role includes documentation, billing practices, and participation in program development.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy, IL licensure (or eligibility), and BLS within 30 days. Two years of PT experience is preferred, with opportunities for aquatic therapy and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Current Illinois licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide examinations, evaluations, and therapy diagnoses with documented prognosis.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and interventions.
• Educate patients about disease processes, equipment use, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Coordinate care with physicians, ensure proper documentation and billing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Respect for patient rights

Aquatic therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

***Sign-on Bonuses up to $30,000.00***

The Physical Therapist I is responsible and accountable for providing examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnosis, interventions, and prognosis in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Emphasis on managing daily clinical caseload efficiently including: effective treatment, and appropriate documentation and billing practices. The therapist I will participate in performance improvement and program development activities in accordance with departmental goals and objectives.

Schedule: Full Time, Days

$30,000 Sign-On Bonus

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Current Illinois Licensure as Physical Therapist or eligible for licensure.
• Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Experience:

2 years experience in Physical Therapy preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to show respect for patient rights by considering their cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values.
• Knowledge of proper procedure for all physical therapy evaluation procedures, modalities, including age-specific, precautions and contra-indications.

• Consistently and thoroughly evaluates patients with differing diagnoses and devises an individualized, comprehensive plan of care based on facts and best practice.
• Recommends and performs treatment as ordered by referring physician.
• Educates about disease process, equipment use, and rehabilitation techniques, as appropriate.
• Actively researches and develops new services and/or continuously suggests improvements to existing.

• Engages in at least one activity yearly which promotes individualized professional development.
• Provide aquatic therapy for those patients who it is indicated.
• Determination for discharge is according to written criteria.
• Maintain state of art clinical expertise in areas of responsibilities by attending continuing education courses and in-services.
• Supervises and guides PTA and other personnel as required for patient care.
• Participates in QA, research and other projects as requested.
• Represents the hospital service line in hospital and community education programs.
• Demonstrates support for and participates as requested in accomplishing MHS, departmental and team goals and objectives.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.