Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Job Details

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital setting in Urbana, IL, with new graduates welcome to apply.

Illinois PT license required (if applicable)
BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required
Level 1 trauma experience required
Epic EMR experience required
New graduates will be considered
Skills required include clinical documentation, physical therapy diagnosis, examination methods, screening procedures, supervision of support personnel, intervention planning, standardized outcomes measurement, family training, and collaboration with the medical team

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients of all ages, developing and modifying individualized plans of care, and adjusting treatment based on patient response and clinical evidence
Performs patient transfers and applies safe body mechanics to reduce risk of injury
Educates patients, families, caregivers, students, and other healthcare providers using effective teaching methods
Utilizes standardized outcomes measures and completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
Supervises PTAs and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory guidelines
Communicates patient status, activity recommendations, and discharge disposition needs with the broader medical team
Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
RTO not to exceed 7 days per 13-week contract
Contingent workers may not remain on assignment for more than 1 year continuously at this health system; a 6-month break in service is required before returning