Acute Care Physical Therapist
Urbana, IL
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs

ID: 62020834 Shift: Day DAYS: 5x8s Monday-Friday (hours TBD); Inpatient NICU/PEDS experience required. 5x8 Hr Description: Job Description:-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.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 for therapy services, if appropriate.-Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines.-Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.Department-Specific Job Functions:-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. Schedule Notes:DAYS: 5x8s Monday-Friday (hours TBD); Inpatient NICU/PEDS experience required.Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-New graduates considered.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A RequiredNICU/PEDS EXPERIENCEIL PT LICENSEBLS (CPR)AdditionalEducation: Required Education:-Bachelor's Degree in Physical TherapyPreferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-Illinois Physical Therapist (PT) License -BLS (American Heart Assoc.)Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A;Languages: English Read Write Speak English(Speak, Read, Write)Job Category: Clinical-Allied Guaranteed Hours: 40.00 Contract Weeks:89