Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Health - 602 W University Ave

Physical Therapist - Rehab Inpatient

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Allied Health
Shift: Day (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Job Summary

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages, modifying plans of care as appropriate.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.
• Design and adjust plans of care integrating goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plans.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers using effective teaching methods.
• Perform examinations using reliable and valid methods relevant to patient complaints and history.
• Document clinical findings and care in accordance with clinical process policies and regulatory standards.
• Use and supervise support personnel according to legal and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and medical teams throughout the rehabilitation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient transfers safely with assistance as needed.
• Demonstrate safe body mechanics to reduce injury risk.
• Utilize standardized outcome measures to accurately reflect functional performance.
• Modify approaches based on patient behavior and performance.
• Provide supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and rehabilitation technicians.
• Communicate patient status, activity/transfer recommendations, discharge disposition, and equipment needs clearly with the medical team.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Illinois
• Physical Therapist with 0 years of experience
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience required.
• Workdays are Monday through Friday, daytime hours.