Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Medical Hills - Bloomington

Christie Clinic•Bloomington, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Christie Clinic's department of Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist at the Medical Hills clinic in Bloomington. This position involves evaluating, planning, interpreting, and implementing specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients. The role requires collaboration with various health professionals, patient education, and direct supervision of Physical Therapy services and support personnel. Responsibilities include establishing care plans, documenting patient information, maintaining patient records, and ensuring quality assurance and safety protocols are followed.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
Graduation from accredited Physical Therapy Program
License to practice physical therapy in state of Illinois
CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Responsibilities

Interact and practice in collaboration with a variety of health professionals.
Consult, educate and engage in critical inquiry.
Clarify referring provider’s instructions and recommendations as needed.
Direct and supervise the Physical Therapy services, including support personal.
Examine, evaluate and establish Physical Therapy diagnosis and prognosis.
Establish plan of care and treatment program in coordination with support staff and medical staff.
Facilitate coordination and communication of relevant patient information with pertinent members of the medical team and the patient.
Document patient information into the chart per department and APTA guidelines in a timely fashion.
Maintain patients’ records, and charts per insurance guidelines.
Instruct patients, families, caregivers and communities in activities to promote and optimize the physical therapy services.
Select, apply and modify procedural interventions based on the patient evaluation.
Evaluate charts and reports on patient's progress.
Review and co-sign Physical Therapist Assistant notes in timely fashion.
Select most appropriate billing codes.
Demonstrate understanding of insurance rules/regulations and billing practices.
Recommend physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided.
Maintain quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control.
Recommend solutions to patient care and department problems.
Conduct and participates in clinic educational programs.
Assist with data collection and prepare reports.
Maintain patient statistics.
Maintain unit in a clean and orderly manner.
Keep equipment in good working condition.
Perform related work as required.