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Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient & Outpatient

Carle Health

Olney, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$36.74–$63.19 Per Hour
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Outcomes, Communication Skills, Documentation, Electricity, Electronic Medical Records, Financial Regulations, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Hospital, Identify Issues, Iontophoresis, Legal Standards, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Progress Reports, Regulations, Set Goals, Social Security Administration, Testing, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, Ultrasound
LOCATION
Olney, IL
POSTED
5 days ago
Overview

$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!!

$2,500 Relocation Bonus Available (greater than 50 miles)

(external candidates only)

Join Our Therapy Team

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our therapy department. Our facility offers a supportive, small-community environment where teamwork, flexibility, and professional growth are truly valued.

Why Join Our Therapy Department?

  • Small, close-knit therapy team with a strong sense of community
  • Provide compassionate one-on-one patient care
  • Welcoming and supportive environment for new graduates, including mentorship and collaboration
  • Varied patient population offering diverse clinical experiences
  • Family-like atmosphere where staff are respected, supported, and valued
  • Close collaboration with nursing, providers, and other disciplines
  • Flexible scheduling options that support a healthy work-life balance
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused setting
  • Continuing education opportunities to enhance your professional development


The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients of all ages, according to the principles and practice of physical therapy.

Qualifications

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

Reviews requisitions for physical therapy and evaluates patient's physical condition and needs.Establishes PT treatment goals for each individual patient, based on the findings of the initial evaluation.Develops a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assessed patients.Supervises the treatment and recording of patient's progress.Determines proper equipment usage, instructs the patient in appropriate program, and modifies program as needed.Teaches patient, other staff members, and student affiliates in passive, active assistive, or resisted exercise, ambulation, and other physical movements in order to articulate and demonstrate principles of rehabilitative therapy.Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, and inservice meetings.Documents as required by the profession and department, such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports.Collaborates with support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines.Establishes a PT Plan of Care based on functional deficits and patient goals. Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks. Completes therapeutic modalities, as appropriate, including ultrasound, iontophoresis, and electrical stimulation. Administers corrective exercise or manual techniques for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement. Completes daily documentation and charging in Therapy EMR. Communicates with the referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations. Provides supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants, in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines. Utilizes standardized outcome measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.
About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

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