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

PT - Peds

Location: Urbana, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week; 3 twelve-hour shifts per week

Role Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• Valid Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) license in Illinois, issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Physical Therapist experience