Physical Therapist
Danville, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

PT - Therapy CATR

Overview

• Location: Danville, Illinois
• Schedule: Day shift, 40 hours per week
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Role Summary

• Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying the plan of care as appropriate.
• Serves as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Illinois
• Physical Therapist (1 year of experience)
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Preferred Skills

• Patient transfers
• Body mechanics
• Plan of care development
• Physical therapy diagnoses
• Examination methods
• Iontophoresis
• Therapy EMR
• Tape application
• Interferential
• Screening procedures
• Orthopedic and neurologic conditions
• Objective testing
• Range of motion
• Therapeutic modalities
• Ultrasound

Responsibilities

• Performs patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair, and floor, if applicable
• Uses safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce risk of injury
• Designs and adjusts the plan of care based on goals, treatment, outcomes, patient response, and available evidence
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, students, and other health care providers
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care
• Performs examinations using reliable and valid methods relevant to the chief complaint, screening results, and history
• Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy
• Screens patients to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services, if appropriate
• Uses and monitors support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines
• Completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements, if applicable
• Evaluates impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions
• Establishes a plan of care based on functional deficits and patient goals
• Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and 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, and iontophoresis
• Communicates with the referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations