Physical Therapist- Inpatient - PRN

Mercyhealth•Freeport, IL

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements treatment plans addressing the functional needs of patients with a variety of diagnoses. This PRN role is as needed, with a variable schedule typically on day shift. The therapist exercises some independent judgment within their scope of practice and professional standards. Mercyhealth is an integrated health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. It has seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and more than 7,500 professionals. The organization describes its employee-partners as people passionate about making lives better and notes national recognition for its workplace and culture.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
Licensed as a physical therapist in Wisconsin, Illinois, or both, as required.
CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Integrate subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
Use exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address patient deficits.
Maintain thorough records of services provided, including appropriate coding and billing.
Communicate with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
Complete thorough and timely electronic documentation.
Demonstrate advanced evaluation and treatment techniques, with care delivery supported by peer review feedback.
Participate actively in the PI and CQI process and take an active role in performance improvement.
Assist with orientation, training, and mentoring of new partners.
Participate in departmental cost-saving initiatives.
Maintain a high standard of patient care and communicate effectively with physical therapists, assistants, and the physician group.
Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.