Physical Therapist (PT) - Pediatrics Outpatient

Job overview

Physical Therapist (PT) - Pediatrics Outpatient Therapy is an onsite position in Urbana, IL, with a salary range of $36.74 - $63.19 per hour. Carle Health is a large healthcare system serving central and southeastern Illinois. This role evaluates and treats pediatric patients, modifying plans of care as appropriate, and serves as a clinical resource for staff and students.

What you'll do

• 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.
• 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 for therapy 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 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.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

High School Diploma/GED

Skills & competencies

physical therapist

pt

pediatrics

outpatient

allied health

full-time

onsite

urbana il

carle health

$36.74+/hr

$63.19/hr

illinois

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package

Why this role

$5,000 - $7,500 Sign-on bonus; Relocation available

About the employer

Carle Health is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.