Physical Therapist
Normal, Illinois
Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave ,

Physical Therapy (PT)

Location: Normal, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Contract Length: 15 weeks Shift: Day, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy
• Valid Physical Therapist (PT) license in Illinois
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• New graduates considered

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, including orthopedic and neurologic conditions, and determine physical therapy diagnoses
• Develop and adjust plans of care based on functional deficits, patient goals, and response to treatment
• Perform examinations, screenings, and objective testing (range of motion, strength, functional tasks)
• Provide therapeutic interventions, including modalities (ultrasound, interferential, iontophoresis) and taping for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and other providers
• Supervise and monitor support personnel and students
• Complete daily documentation and charging, and communicate with referring providers on progress and recommendations
• Complete annual education as assigned for hip and knee replacement program requirements, if applicable

Growth Opportunity

• Annual requirements under the therapy clinical ladder for senior status, including supervising students, completing an approved project, and delivering one in-service training