Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Urbana, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Therapy Acute

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Allied Health
Shift: Day
Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages, modifying plans of care as needed.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.
• 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.
• Perform examinations using reliable and valid methods relevant to patient complaints and history.
• Produce documentation in compliance with clinical policies and regulatory standards.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants (PTA) and rehabilitation technicians according to regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and medical teams throughout rehabilitation, communicating patient status and recommendations clearly.

Patient Population & Setting

• Inpatient acute care with a caseload of approximately 190 patients.
• 20-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit with over 50% neuro cases (e.g., CVA, TBI, SCI), lower extremity amputation, multi-trauma, and other complex conditions.
• Level 1 Trauma center environment.

Required Qualifications

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

Key Skills & Competencies

• Patient evaluation and treatment planning.
• Safe patient transfers and proper body mechanics.
• Clinical documentation and physical therapy diagnosis.
• Use of standardized outcome measures.
• Screening procedures to assess therapy needs and effectiveness.
• Supervision and delegation of support personnel.
• Effective communication with medical teams and family training.
• Empathy, respect, and engagement with patients and colleagues.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.