Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Bonus Available! Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) within 90 days - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required), Work Experience: 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.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).Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. 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 Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. 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 nation’s highest honor for nursing care. 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. | 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 candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.