PT Travel Therapist Jobs in Illinois

$1,998.00 total gross weekly for 40 hours Stipends:$1,085.00 weekly Taxable rates: hours 0-40: $22.82 $61.20/hr over 40 hours

$2,167.00 total gross weekly for 40 hours Stipends:$1,435.00 weekly Taxable rates: hours 0-40: $18.30 $64.80/hr over 40 hours

Travel Rehab Therapy: Physical Therapy Chicago Location:         Chicago Start Date:       5/16/2022 Shift Details:   9H Days ( 8:00 AM-5:00 PM )                          40 hours per week Length:            13 WEEKS 13 weeks Apply for specific facility details.Physical Therapist

Travel Rehab Therapy: Physical Therapy Galesburg Location:         Galesburg Start Date:       4/4/2022 Shift Details:   8H Days ( 7:00 AM-3:00 PM )                          40 hours per week Length:            13 WEEKS 13 weeks Apply for specific facility details.Physical Therapist

Travel Rehab Therapy: Physical Therapy Marion, IL Location:         Marion, IL Start Date:       2/7/2022 Shift Details:   8H Days ( 7:00 AM-3:00 PM )                          40 hours per week Length:            12 WEEKS 12 weeks Apply for specific facility details.Physical Therapist

$2,145.00 total gross weekly for 40 hours Stipends:$1,545.40 weekly Taxable rates: hours 0-40: $15.00 $64.80/hr over 40 hours

Since 2001, we’ve helped adventurous therapists travel the country. With a background and full support system in the therapy industry, we’ve become quite skilled at it. We focus on building strong relationships with our travelers through authenticity and trust. Our travelers work with one dedicated, knowledgeable recruiter who offers support throughout every step of the journey. We also know how important mentorship is for our new therapy graduates, so we connect them with a Travel Mentor and Clinical Mentors during their first few assignments. LOCATION Galesburg, IL RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS BENEFITS & PERKS

Shifts: 8 hour days Department/Unit - Rehabalitation Performs examination and evaluation of patients' physical and functional status including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems as they relate to functional mobility skills. Includes gathering information from the patient chart, patient and/or family, or other source as appropriate. Analyze evaluations results, establishes PT diagnosis/prognosis, sets appropriate short and long term goals, and designs an individualized plan of care. Selects, administers, and monitors treatment interventions as appropriate. Reassesses patients' responses and/or outcomes to intervention, adjusts program accordingly, and coordinates treatment with patients, families, physical therapist assistants, and other health care disciplines. Communicates treatment changes to physician as appropriate. Recommends otehr disciplines, programs, agencies and equipment to patient and/or family, as appropriate. Plans and documents appropriate home programs. Instructs patients and patient's families in appropriate continued exercise or therapy programs and in use of therapy techniques and assistive devices. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to improve quality of care and facilitate discharge planning. Maintains personal productivity at or above department standard. Supervises, orients and evaluates students, orients and trains new department staff and volunteers as assigned. Maintains accurate and timely documentation including evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, patient education, and prepares documents to communicate to appropriate care team Mission Partners. Attends patient review conferences, clinicals, in-service education classes and meeting as necessary. Attends mandatory department, Medical Center meetings, and other work-related educational programs. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field and incorporates evidence-based practice into the delivery of care. Bed Size: 81 bed acute care State license status must be currently active Minimum of 1 year experience required Certifications: BLS, BSN Skills: Ultrasound, Estim units, treadmills, recumbent steppers, UBE’s, Epic EMR, iontophoresis

Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Physical therapists (PTs) are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. Physical therapists provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes State licensure is required in each state in which a physical therapist practices. Years of Experience 2 years of experience required

Shifts: Days The Physical Therapist (PT) assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Certifications: Current BLS/CPR Card. License: Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located. Experience: Inpatient rehab experience preferred Essential functions: Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual. Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed. Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services. Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention. Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate. Performs appropriate documentation. Demonstrates knowledge, competency and proficiency of physical therapy modalities. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, and administrative team. Participates in patient/family conferences and team conferences. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and to function under stressful situations. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities. Meets current documentation standards and policies. Documents goals on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan on admission of the patient and provides updates regularly. Participates in educational staff performance improvement in-services. Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members. Participates in guidance and educational programs. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety and fire safety programs. Other duties as assigned. Company Specific: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements. Maintains professional growth and development. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence. Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicated the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department. Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable. Consistently demonstrates Guest Relation’s skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact. Participates and contributes to performance improvement initiatives within the hospital and department Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures. HIPAA: Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality. Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately. Compliance: Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in Kindred’s Code of Conduct, Kindred policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards. Takes responsibility for being accountable, doing what is expected or beyond; assuring what needs to get done, and gets done. Takes ownership of all aspects of duties shown through reliable, timely performance and accountability.