Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

Physical Therapist - Therapy Acute

Location

• Urbana, Illinois

Employment Type

• Clinical Allied Health

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Description

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages, modifying plans of care as appropriate.
• Serve as a role model and clinical resource for staff and students.
• Perform patient transfers with assistance as needed, using safe body mechanics.
• 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.
• Evaluate clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes.
• Perform examinations using reliable and valid methods relevant to patient complaints and history.
• Produce documentation in accordance with clinical process policies and regulatory standards.
• Screen patients to determine the need and effectiveness of therapy services.
• Use and supervise support personnel according to legal and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and medical teams throughout rehabilitation.
• Provide supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) and rehabilitation technicians.
• Communicate patient status, transfer recommendations, discharge disposition, and equipment needs clearly.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Illinois
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Knowledge and application of physical therapy diagnosis

This position does not require prior travel experience.