Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Therapy Annex (Urbana)

Overview

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

*****This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus!!

• New grads, with less than 1 year of experience post-graduation and licensure: $5,000
• Candidates with at least 1 year of experience post-graduation and licensure: $7,500
• Relocation available if moving 50+ miles.

Qualifications

Education Level


Field of Study

Bachelor's Degree


Physical Therapy

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)


And


Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

Responsibilities

Essential Functions


Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.

Demonstrates respect by treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged with those who need our services.

Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.

Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.

Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.

Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67).

Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need fortherapy services, if appropriate.

Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.

If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.

Department Specific Job Function


Evaluates patients impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions


Establishes a plan of care based on functional deficits and patients' goals


Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks


Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR


Applies tape for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement


Completes therapeutic modalities as appropriate including ultrasound, interferential, iontophoresis


Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nations highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the worlds first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].


Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $36.74per hour - $63.19per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidates experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.