Job Description
Physical Therapist PT Pediatric at Carle Health summary:
A Physical Therapist (PT) specializing in pediatric care, responsible for evaluating patients, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and supervising therapy progress. This role includes administering therapeutic modalities, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. The position requires licensure, a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, and the ability to provide guidance to Physical Therapy Assistants while adhering to legal and ethical standards.
Overview
$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!!
(external candidates only)
The 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.
Qualifications
Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required), Work Experience:
Responsibilities
Reviews requisitions for physical therapy and evaluates patient's 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 patient's 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.
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 nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s 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: human.resources@carle.com.
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 candidate’s 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.
Keywords:
Physical therapy, Pediatric rehabilitation, Patient evaluation, Therapeutic exercise, Manual therapy, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Physical Therapy Assistant supervision, Healthcare collaboration, Therapy modalities
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation package, Shift work,