Travel Physical Therapist
Normal, IL
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

ID: 65862422 Shift: 5x8 Day Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Description: Job Responsibilities:-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.-If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.-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.-Completes annual requirements as per therapy clinical ladder for senior status which includes supervision of students, completing an approved project, and one in-service training. Schedule Notes:Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pmSkills: Required Skills & Experience:New graduates considered.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A Required Skills: [ "PATIENT TRANSFERS", "SAFE AND APPROPRIATE BODY MECHANICS", "PLAN OF CARE", "PHYSICAL THERAPY DIAGNOSES", "PATIENT EDUCATION"] Additional Skills: [ "INTERFERENTIAL", "IONTOPHORESIS", "VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS", "CLINICAL FINDINGS", "PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINATION", "SCREENING", "ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS", "NEUROLOGIC CONDITIONS", "OBJECTIVE TESTING", "RANGE OF MOTION", "STRENGTH", "THERAPY EMR", "ULTRASOUND", "SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS"]Education: 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/AJob Category: Clinical-Allied Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:90Normal