Weekend Physical Therapist: Impactful Rehab Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and plan individualized treatment while applying exercise, manual therapy and electro-therapeutic modalities. You will maintain detailed documentation and collaborate with the physician group to optimize patient outcomes.

The role also involves mentoring newer staff, contributing to cost-saving initiatives, and delivering training sessions for staff and students within a seven-hospital system across northern Illinois and southern

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 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; advanced evaluation and treatment techniques.
• Participates in PI and CQI processes.
• Assists in orientation, training and mentoring of new partners.
• Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department.
• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs for medical staff, students and community groups.

Skills

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Manual therapy

Documentation

Interdisciplinary communication

Mentoring new partners

Education & training

Cost-saving initiatives

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Licensed Physical Therapist (IL/WI)

CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire

Job description

Mercyhealth seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and plan individualized treatment while applying exercise, manual therapy and electro-therapeutic modalities. You will maintain detailed documentation and collaborate with the physician group to optimize patient outcomes.

The role also involves mentoring newer staff, contributing to cost-saving initiatives, and delivering training sessions for staff and students within a seven-hospital system across northern Illinois and southern