Physical Therapist (Pt) - Outpatient Therapy

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Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Therapy

Department: Therapy Services

• CPG_10_21

Usual Schedule: 30hrs/wk M-F 7a-5:30p

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: None

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Location: Carle at The Riverfront

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 37181

Secondary Job Category: Therapy Services

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: None

Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree

Shift: Day

Location: Danville, IL

Holiday Requirements: None

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Physical Therapist (PT) License Illinois upon hire and

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

New graduates will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

None Specified.

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.

• 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

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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