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

PT - Therapy CATR

Location: Danville, Illinois Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours 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 and treats orthopedic and neurologic conditions, and determines physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Designs and adjusts plans of care based on functional deficits, patient goals, patient response, and available evidence.
• Performs examinations and screenings, and completes objective testing of range of motion, strength, and daily functional tasks.
• Performs patient transfers with assistance as needed and uses safe body mechanics.
• Applies tape for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement.
• Completes therapeutic modalities, including ultrasound, interferential, and iontophoresis.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, students, and other providers.
• Supervises and provides regular feedback to support personnel.
• Communicates with referring providers on progress and treatment recommendations.
• Completes daily documentation and charging in the therapy EMR.
• Completes annual education as assigned for the Hip and Knee Replacement Program, if applicable.

Required Qualifications

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