Acute Care Physical Therapist 37301552
- Hourly pay: $75/hr
- Worksite: Leading healthcare provider (Urbana, IL 61801 - Onsite)
- W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
- 40 hours/week, 3 Month Assignment
A leading healthcare provider is seeking anAcute Care Physical Therapistto evaluate and treat patients of all ages in an acute care setting, develop and modify individualized plans of care, deliver high-quality physical therapy services, serve as a clinical resource for staff and students, and promote excellence in patient-centered rehabilitation.
Acute Care Physical TherapistResponsibilities:
- Evaluate patients of all ages and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on clinical assessments, functional needs, and patient goals.
- Provide evidence-based physical therapy interventions while modifying plans of care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes and functional recovery.
- Monitor patient progress, document treatment effectiveness, and adjust interventions to ensure safe, high-quality rehabilitation services.
- Serve as a role model in the delivery of professional physical therapy services while acting as a clinical resource for staff and students.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and achieve optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
Acute Care Physical Therapist Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
- Current Illinois Physical Therapist (PT) License.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation techniques, treatment planning, rehabilitation principles, and patient care.
Shift:
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.