Physical Therapist - Pediatrics
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Health - 810 W Anthony Dr

Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Allied Health
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair, and floor.
• Demonstrate safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce injury risk.
• Treat patients and colleagues with dignity, respect, empathy, and care.
• 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.
• Produce documentation in accordance with clinical process policies.
• Screen patients to determine the need and effectiveness of therapy services.
• Use and monitor support personnel according to legal and ethical guidelines.
• Complete annual education as required for compliance with relevant programs.
• Evaluate impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions.
• Establish plans of care based on functional deficits and patient goals.
• Complete objective testing for range of motion, strength, and daily functional tasks.
• Complete daily documentation and charging in therapy electronic medical records.
• Apply tape for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement.
• Administer therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, interferential, and iontophoresis.
• Communicate with referring providers regarding patient progress and treatment recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

• No specific years of experience required.
• No prior travel experience required.