Acute Care Physical Therapist
Hoopeston, Illinois
Carle Health - 701 E Orange St

Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy

Location: Hoopeston, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform patient transfers with assistance as needed (bed, chair, floor).
• Use safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce injury risk to self, staff, and patients.
• Treat patients and colleagues with dignity, respect, empathy, and care.
• Design and adjust plans of care integrating goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plans based on patient response and evidence.
• 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 the chief complaint and patient history.
• Produce documentation in accordance with clinical process policies and regulatory standards.
• Screen patients to determine the need and effectiveness of therapy services.
• Use and supervise support personnel according to legal and ethical guidelines, providing regular feedback.
• Complete annual education as required for compliance with specific program requirements (e.g., DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program).
• Implement intervention plans focusing on 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.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and significant others throughout rehabilitation, providing education and family training as needed.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• Communicate patient status, performance, transfer recommendations, discharge disposition, and equipment needs clearly with the medical team.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Licensure: Illinois Physical Therapist (PT) License
• Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association)
• Experience: New graduates considered

This position offers an opportunity to work in an acute therapy setting with a focus on patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.