Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Olney, IL
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Therapy Acute

Location

• Urbana, Illinois

Employment Type

• Clinical Allied Health

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Job Description

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages, modifying plans of care as appropriate.
• Serve as a role model and clinical resource for staff and students.
• Perform patient transfers with assistance as needed, using safe body mechanics.
• Design and adjust plans of care integrating goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plans.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluate clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes.
• Perform examinations using reliable and valid methods relevant to patient complaints and history.
• Screen patients to determine the need and effectiveness of therapy services.
• Use and supervise support personnel according to legal and ethical guidelines.
• Monitor care delivered by support personnel and provide regular feedback.
• Implement intervention plans that consider functional and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Modify approaches based on patient behavior and performance.
• Utilize standardized outcome measures to accurately reflect functional performance.
• Complete documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and significant others throughout rehabilitation, providing education and family training.
• Communicate patient status, activity/transfer recommendations, discharge disposition, and equipment needs clearly with the medical team.
• Provide supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) and rehabilitation technicians per regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Illinois
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Experience in supervisory roles