824, PHYSICAL THERAPIST I

Memorial Health • Springfield, MA

125d • $37 - $58

About The Position

Are you looking for a progressive practice environment where you can set your own schedule while working alongside a highly engaged inspiring team? Springfield Memorial is seeking a dynamic physical therapist to join our outpatient team. In this role you will be responsible for evaluating and treating patients with a wide variety of impairments, working collaboratively with our physician partners, and advancing your skill set with our clinical ladder program. As a Physical Therapist, you will be 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or entry level equivalent is required.
• Must be Licensed or license pending in the State of Illinois and without previous disciplinary action in Illinois or any other state.
• Current CPR card.
• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Basic knowledge in physical therapy practices in accordance with the P.T. Practice Act.
• Must possess valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required).
• Must show proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides rehabilitative care to patients of all ages.
• Evaluates treatment needs of assigned physician referred patients of all ages.
• Implements the patient treatment according to the program plan, assesses the patient’s response and revises the program as needed.
• Effectively communicates with the patient, family members, hospital staff and the public.
• Keeps timely and accurate medical, administrative and education records.
• Coordinates effective patient care with the assistance of the Physical Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide.
• Maintains skills in treatment procedure through utilization of in-service and continuing education opportunities and expertise of other clinical staff personnel.
• Demonstrates effective use of departmental equipment for patient care.
• Contributes to the maintenance of a satisfactory work environment.
• Promotes health and safety in the work environment.
• Actively participates in competency assessment process.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees