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Physical Therapist (PT) - BroMenn

Carle Health

#EMR #BLS #Discharge Planning #Orthopedic #Treatment Planning #AHA #Physical Therapist #Empathy #Patient Transfers #Patient Evaluation

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying the plan of care as needed, while also serving as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students. Responsibilities include designing appropriate plans of care, performing examinations, educating patients and families, and ensuring proper documentation and monitoring of support personnel.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days and a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) license within 90 days from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The role requires demonstrating safe body mechanics, empathy, and the ability to perform patient transfers and establish evidence-based treatment plans.

bachelor degreeCommunicationDocumentationPatient CareBody MechanicsDaily DocumentationClinical DiagnosisOrthopedic ConditionsPatient TransfersTherapeutic ModalitiesNeurologic ConditionsObjective TestingPlan Of Care DesignExamination MethodsSupport Personnel Monitoring

Job description

Overview

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Qualifications

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) within 90 days - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois
Department of
Financial and
Professional
Regulation (IDFPR),
Education:
Bachelor's
Degree: Physical Therapy (Required), Work Experience:

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable.
Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
Demonstrates respect by treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged with those who need our services.
Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.
Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67).
Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need fortherapy services, if appropriate.
Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines.
Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.