Physical Therapist (PT) - Pediatric Outpatient

divh2Physical Therapist/h2pOverview/pp$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!!/pp$2,500 Relocation Bonus Available (greater than 50 miles)/pp(external candidates only)/ppScheduling Details: This position will work 24hrs a week, 2-3 shifts a week and can be flexible with shift start and end times./ppWe are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our therapy department. Our facility offers a supportive, small-community environment where teamwork, flexibility, and professional growth are truly valued./ph3Why Join Our Therapy Department?/h3ulliSmall, close-knit therapy team with a strong sense of community/liliProvide compassionate one-on-one patient care/liliWelcoming and supportive environment for new graduates, including mentorship and collaboration/liliVaried patient population offering diverse clinical experiences/liliFamily-like atmosphere where staff are respected, supported, and valued/liliClose collaboration with nursing, providers, and other disciplines/liliFlexible scheduling options that support a healthy work-life balance/liliOpportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused setting/liliContinuing education opportunities to enhance your professional development/li/ulpThe Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients of all ages, according to the principles and practice of physical therapy./ppQualificationsCertifications: Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Bachelors Degree: Physical Therapy (Required), Work Experience: ResponsibilitiesReviews requisitions for physical therapy and evaluates patients physical condition and needs.Establishes PT treatment goals for each individual patient, based on the findings of the initial evaluation.Develops a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assessed patients.Supervises the treatment and recording of patients progress.Determines proper equipment usage, instructs the patient in appropriate program, and modifies program as needed.Teaches patient, other staff members, and student affiliates in passive, active assistive, or resisted exercise, ambulation, and other physical movements in order to articulate and demonstrate principles of rehabilitative therapy.Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, and inservice meetings.Documents as required by the profession and department, such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports.Collaborates with support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines.Establishes a PT Plan of Care based on functional deficits and patient goals. Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks. Completes therapeutic modalities, as appropriate, including ultrasound, iontophoresis, and electrical stimulation. Administers corrective exercise or manual techniques for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement. Completes daily documentation and charging in Therapy EMR. Communicates with the referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations. Provides supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants, in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines. Utilizes standardized outcome measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected./ppCompensation and BenefitsThe 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./p/div