Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Therapy

• Department: Therapy Hospital Svcs - CFH1020

• Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area

• Job Category: Therapy Services

• Employment Type: Full - Time

• Job ID: 36954

• Experience Required: None

• Education Required: Bachelors Degree

• Shift: Day

• Location: Urbana, IL

• Usual Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5p

• On Call Requirements: None

• Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

• Secondary Job Category: Allied Health

• Weekend Requirements: 1 weekend a month

• Other Posting Information: $7,500 sign-on bonus and

$2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles)

for PTs with 1 or more years of experience -- External Applicants Only

• Holiday Requirements: Department Rotation

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  Position 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.

  Special Summer Incentive

  • Sign on bonus - $15,000

*Free Health Insurance for the rest of the year

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Physical Therapist (PT) License Illinois upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS New graduates will be considered. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

• Continuing education requirements for this position may include one (1) hour, four (4) hours, or eight (8) hours of content that is assigned by the organization to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification requirements. This content will only apply to those directly assigned to the total joint replacement practices and will be communicated to the applicable staff member by the immediate supervisor. This requirement is subject to change pending updates to DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification standards.

  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 and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.

• Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.

• Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

• Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.

• Provides supervision to PTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies.

• Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.

  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.

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.