Physical Therapist
Danville, Illinois
Carle Health - 516 W Madison St ,

PT - Therapy CATR

Location: Danville, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Contract Length: 59,431 weeks Shift: Day, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 to 5:30, with variable hours

Role Summary

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying the plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in delivering professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs plans of care that integrate goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge planning, and adjusts care based on patient response and available evidence.
• Performs examinations and screenings, evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses, and evaluates orthopedic and neurologic impairments.
• Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and daily functional performance.
• Performs patient transfers with assistance as needed, and applies safe body mechanics.
• Applies tape and therapeutic modalities, including ultrasound, interferential, and iontophoresis.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, students, and other providers.
• Supervises support personnel, monitors their care, and provides regular feedback.
• Completes daily documentation and charging in the EMR, and communicates with referring providers on progress and recommendations.
• Completes annual education as assigned, if applicable, to meet hip and knee replacement program requirements.

Required Qualifications

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