Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,626 per week in Hoopeston, IL

Job Title : Physical Therapist Profession : PT Specialty : Therapy Acute Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Day Hours per Shift : 8 hours Experience : Minimum of 0 years License : Illinois Physical Therapist (PT) License Certifications : BLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have : Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Description : Demonstrates the ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair, and floor, if applicable. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff, and patients. Demonstrates respect by treating patients and colleagues with dignity and respect, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged with those who need services. Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plans. Adjusts care based on patient response and available evidence. Educates patients, families, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care. Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history. Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy. Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services, if appropriate. Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback. If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with relevant program requirements. Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and considers the functional and emotional needs of the patient / family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance. Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected. Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. Collaborates with patients, families, and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education and family training as necessary. Provides supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies. Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity or transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.