Carle Health·Rantoul, Illinois
Evaluates and treats patients of all ages with orthopedic and neurologic conditions, designing and adjusting individualized plans of care. Responsibilities include performing objective testing, applying therapeutic modalities, and maintaining clinical documentation in the EMR.
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. ****This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus!
Essential Functions 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. If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements. Department Specific Job Function Evaluates patients impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions Establishes a plan of care based on functional deficits and patients' goals Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR Applies tape for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement Completes therapeutic modalities as appropriate including ultrasound, interferential, iontophoresis Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations
The compensation range for this position is $36.74per hour - $63.19per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid Illinois PT license. Candidates must also possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and complete required education for acute stroke patient care.
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