Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

Physical Therapist - Therapy Acute

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Allied Health
Shift: Day
Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

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.
• Perform examinations using reliable and valid methods relevant to patient complaints.
• Screen patients to determine the need and effectiveness of therapy services.
• Use and supervise support personnel according to legal and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and medical teams throughout rehabilitation.
• Provide supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) and rehabilitation technicians.
• Document clinical findings and care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Patient Population & Setting

• Inpatient acute care with a caseload of approximately 190 patients.
• 20-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit with over 50% neuro cases (e.g., CVA, TBI, SCI), lower extremity amputation, multi-trauma.
• Facility includes a Level 1 Trauma center.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Illinois
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience in supervisory roles

Experience

• New graduates are considered; no minimum years of experience required.

Key Skills

• Patient evaluation and treatment planning.
• Safe patient transfers and body mechanics.
• Clinical documentation and physical therapy diagnosis.
• Use of standardized outcome measures.
• Intervention planning and family training.
• Effective communication with medical team.
• Supervision of PTA and rehabilitation technicians.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.