Physical Therapist
US-IL-Lincoln
Careers (External)
Req #: 20933
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: ***Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000.00*** Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive care to patients of all ages through the proper utilization of evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Responsible for staff development and advancing the level of clinical expertise within the department. Responsibilities: * Consistently and thoroughly evaluates patients with differing diagnoses and devises an individualized, comprehensive plan of care based on facts and best practice. * Recommends and performs treatment as ordered by referring physician. * Educates about disease process, equipment use, and rehabilitation techniques, as appropriate. * Actively researches and develops new services and/or continuously suggests improvements to existing. * Engages in at least one activity yearly which promotes individualized professional development. * Provide aquatic therapy for those patients who it is indicated. * Determination for discharge is according to written criteria. * Maintain state of art clinical expertise in areas of responsibilities by attending continuing education courses and in-services. * Supervises and guides PTA and other personnel as required for patient care. * Participates in QA, research and other projects as requested. * Represents the hospital service line in hospital and community education programs. * Demonstrates support for and participates as requested in accomplishing MHS, departmental and team goals and objectives. * Performs other related work as required or requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required Licensure/Certification/Registry: * Current Illinois Licensure as Physical Therapist or eligible for licensure. * Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Experience: 2 years experience in Physical Therapy preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to show respect for patient rights by considering their cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values. * Knowledge of proper procedure for all physical therapy evaluation procedures, modalities, including age-specific, precautions and contra-indications.
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