Memorial Health

PHYSICAL THERAPIST III - OP

Memorial Health  •  $15 - $63.24/hr  •  Illinois (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

Min

USD $40.80/Hr.

Max

USD $63.24/Hr.

***SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $30,000***

The Physical Therapist III is responsible and accountable for providing examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnosis, interventions, and prognosis in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Emphasis on sharing expertise with department and community through: serving as key participant in program development opportunities, identified as a department resource for specific diagnostic group or treatment. Has the ability to cross cover multiple service areas efficiently. The Therapist III will assist with competency assessment/development and identifying educational opportunities for the department. The Therapist III serves as a leader in performance improvement and program development activities. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Schedule

Full-Time, Days

Contact me if interested at Watson.Kari@mhsil.com or schedule a call with me to discuss at

https://MemorialHealthIL.as.me/KariWatson

Qualifications

Education:

  • Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

  • P.T. license in the State of Illinois, or license pending with a valid Authorization to Test letter (ATT) from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), is required. The maximum allowable time to practice in a license pending status/under a licensed Physical Therapist is 6 months per licensing regulations.
  • CPR Certification preferred.
  • If applicable, must possess valid Illinois drivers license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (5 year MVR will be required).

Responsibilities

Experience:

  • Five years of experience required

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Achieves and maintains 21-30 points on the Clinical Ladder Grid.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, families, peer and other team members as needed for assessment, intervention, and professional development.
  • Must be physically able to lift, support, move patients 50 – 100 lbs.
  • Universal Precautions Category I.

  • Performs Patient assessments with patients in a specific service area.
  • Assigns a physical therapy treatment diagnosis.
  • Establishes plan of care with objective, measurable goals.
  • Provides interventions supported by evidenced based practice in accordance to the established plan of care.
  • Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
    • SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
    • COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
    • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
    • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.

  • Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
  • Plans for discharge.
  • Communicates with patient, family, caregivers and members of team to promote maximum benefit of care.
  • Provides patient care documentation that meets quality standards and supports ethical billing practice.
  • Demonstrates ability to organize workload and manage time effectively.
  • Maintains positive working relationship with patients and referral base.
  • Triages patient care in the event of high volumes, call ins, etc.
  • Serves as a role model/facilitator in handling difficult and/or stressful situations.
  • Demonstrates initiation in flexing to other service areas when needed.
  • Shares expertise through program development, and performance improvement opportunities.
  • Called upon to lead task forces, workgroups, etc.
  • 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.

    Memorial Health

    About Memorial Health

    Memorial Health is one of the leading healthcare organizations in Illinois—a responsibility we are proud to uphold. Founded in 1897 to meet the expanding needs of our communities, we have assembled an ever-growing team and vast resources.

    Dedicated to unsurpassed excellence in care, education, and research, our community-based, not-for-profit corporation features a team of nearly 10,000 strong throughout eight state-of-the-art affiliates offering a broad array of vital services. Yet what matters equally is the size of our heart. Our ambitions. And our potential to do bigger and better things.

    We’re achieving our goals by developing academic alliances with other respected institutions, including the BJC HealthCare Collaborative and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. By earning important credentials and accreditations. By making a real investment in employee development. And by building upon our reputation for excellence on the regional level, with the goal of realizing national prominence.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Springfield, IL
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    memorial.health
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