STAFF PHYSICAL THERAPIST II

Memorial Health; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $30,000

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a Physical Therapist II to join our team in Illinois. This hybrid, full-time role offers a $30,000 sign-on bonus and duties including examinations, diagnoses, and evidence-based interventions in a supportive hospital setting.

The incumbent will mentor students and new staff, participate in program development, and coordinate care with patients and families to ensure top-quality outcomes. Minimum 2 years of experience and IL licensure required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or entry level equivalent is required.
• P.T. license in the State of Illinois required; CPR certification preferred.
• Must be licensed or license pending in Illinois and without disciplinary action in Illinois or any other state.
• 2 yrs of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnosis, interventions, and prognosis per hospital policies.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for students and mentor new staff.
• Participate in performance improvement and program development activities.
• Perform patient assessments and establish a plan of care with measurable goals.
• Communicate with patients, families, and team to promote optimal care.

Skills

Communication with patients

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent

P.T. license in Illinois

CPR Certification preferred

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care

We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type:

Hybrid, Full Time Days, Sign-on Bonus: $30,000

Job Description Summary:

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or entry level equivalent is required.
• Must be Licensed or license pending in the State of Illinois and without previous disciplinary action in Illinois or any other state.
• Current CPR card.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• P.T. license in the State of Illinois required.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• If applicable, must possess valid Illinois drivers license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (5 year MVR will be required).

Experience:

2 yrs of experience required.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, families, peer and other team members as needed for assessment, intervention, and professional development.
• Must be physically able to lift, support, move patients 50 – 100 lbs.
• Universal Precautions Category I.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities:

• The Physical Therapist II is responsible and accountable for providing examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnosis, interventions, and prognosis in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• The Therapist II will share their knowledge base through serving as a clinical instructor for students, mentoring new staff, and participating in community education activities.
• The Therapist II will participate in performance improvement and program development activities.
• Perform Patient assessments with patients in a specific service area.
• Assign a physical therapy treatment diagnosis.
• Establishes plan of care with objective, measurable goals.
• Provides interventions supported by evidenced based practice in accordance to the established plan of care.
• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
• Plans for discharge.
• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers and members of team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Provide patient care documentation that meets quality standards and supports ethical billing practice.
• Demonstrates ability to organize workload and manage time effectively.
• Maintains positive working relationship with patients and referral base.
• Demonstrates teamwork by routinely offering to help others or assisting others whenever needed.
• Demonstrates ability to handle difficult and/or stressful situations appropriately.
• Shares knowledge through service as a clinical instructor and mentoring new staff.
• Shares knowledge with department and community through participation with educational offerings.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Pay Transparency:

$40.80 - $63.24

Additional Compensation:

Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role.

Benefits:

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options.

All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially.