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

PT - Therapy CATR

Location: Danville, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, M-F 8:00 to 5:30, variable hours Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Role Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• Performs examinations and evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Evaluates patients' orthopedic and neurologic impairments and establishes plans of care based on functional deficits and patient goals.
• Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and daily functional tasks.
• Screens patients to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services.
• Applies therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, interferential, and iontophoresis, and applies tape for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement.
• Trains patients, family, caregivers, students, and other providers using effective teaching methods.
• Supervises and provides regular feedback to support personnel, using them according to legal and ethical standards.
• Communicates with referring providers on patient progress and treatment recommendations.
• Completes daily documentation and charging in the therapy EMR.
• Completes annual education as assigned for hip and knee replacement program requirements, if applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Valid Physical Therapist license in Illinois.
• At least one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist, with experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.