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.
• Produce documentation in accordance with clinical policies and regulatory standards.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants (PTA) and rehabilitation technicians.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and medical teams throughout rehabilitation.
• Use standardized outcome measures to accurately reflect functional performance.

Patient Population & Setting

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Illinois
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• A Bachelor's degree in the field of Physical Therapy

Key Skills & Competencies

• Patient evaluation and treatment planning.
• Safe patient transfers and body mechanics.
• Clinical documentation and physical therapy diagnosis.
• Use of examination and screening procedures.
• Supervision of support personnel.
• Intervention planning and family training.
• Collaboration and communication with medical team.
• Empathy, respect, and patient engagement.

Work Environment

• Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Emphasis on safety and reducing injury risk to self, staff, and patients.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.