Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient Rehab

Department: Rehab-Inpatient R3 - CFH

Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area

Job Category: Allied Health

Employment Type: Full - Time

Job ID: 43272

Experience Required: None

Education Required: Associates Degree

Shift: Day

Location: Urbana, IL

Usual Schedule: M-F 8a-4:30p

On Call Requirements: None

Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

Secondary Job Category: Allied Health

Weekend Requirements: Department rotation

Other Posting Information: Previous IPR/neuro experience preferred

Holiday Requirements: Department rotation

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Position Summary:

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.

Special Summer Incentive

Sign on bonus - $15,000*Free Health Insurance for the rest of the year

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy CERTIFICATION LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Physical Therapist (PT) License Illinois upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA) within 30 days. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS New graduates will be considered. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE None Specified.

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.

?Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.

Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.

Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.

Provides supervision to PTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies.

Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.

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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.