Physical Therapist

## Physical Therapist Apply:
Onsite:
Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital - Freeport, IL:
Full time:
Posted Today:
46643-1
** Overview:
** The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses.
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* Schedule:

** Full Time
** Shift:
** Days
* * ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
* Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
* Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
* Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
* Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation
* Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
* Participates actively in the PI and CQI process
* Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
* Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
* Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
* Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between physical therapists, assistants and the physician group
* Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.
** EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
** Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
** CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
** Licensed as a physical therapist in WI, IL or both if required CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire                                           
** ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
** Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.
** WORK ENVIRONMENT
** The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Occupational Exposure:
Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.
** INFORMATION ACCESS
** Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.
** WORK CONTACT GROUP
** Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors                                         
** SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
**** The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
** Stand – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Walk – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Sit – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time Handling/Fingering/Feeling – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time Reaching – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time Climb/Balance – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Talk/Hear – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time Taste/Smell – Not a present activity

Strength – Heavy work exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25-50 pounds of force frequently  Close Vision – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time Distance Vision – Not a present activity

Color Vision – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time Peripheral Vision – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time Depth Perception – Not a present activity

Ability to Adjust Focus – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time                                    
** LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
** Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
** PAY RANGE:**$80,716.59 - $