Christie Clinic's department of Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist at Christie Clinic at the Fields clinic from Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00am-6:00pm, with flexible schedule options . Duties include evaluating, planning, interpreting and implementing specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients. Graduation from accredited physical therapy program, bachelor's degree in physical therapy, and license to practice physical therapy in state of Illinois is required.

Why Join Christie Clinic?

• News Gazette’s People’s Choice for Physical Therapy 5 years in a row!
• 2023
• 2022
• 2021
• 2020
• 2019
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development through continuing education programs.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Work one-on-one with our patients to provide autonomous care.
• Make a difference in the lives of patients in our community every day!
• Continuing education for professional development.
• Ability to specialize in a treatment area.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Interact and practice in collaboration with a variety of health professionals.
• Consult, educate and engage in critical inquiry. Clarify referring provider’s instructions and recommendations as needed.
• Direct and supervise the Physical Therapy services, including support personal.
• Examine, evaluate and establish Physical Therapy diagnosis and prognosis.
• Establish plan of care and treatment program in coordination with support staff and medical staff.
• Facilitate coordination and communication of relevant patient information with pertinent members of the medical team and the patient.
• Document patient information into the chart per department and APTA guidelines in a timely fashion.
• Maintain patients’ records, and charts per insurance guidelines.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers and communities in activities to promote and optimize the physical therapy services.
• Select, apply and modify procedural interventions based on the patient evaluation.
• Evaluate charts and reports on patient's progress. Review and co-sign Physical Therapist Assistant notes in timely fashion.
• Select most appropriate billing codes. Demonstrate understanding of insurance rules/regulations and billing practices.
• Recommend physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided. Maintain quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Recommend solutions to patient care and department problems.
• Conduct and participates in clinic educational programs.
• Assist with data collection and prepare reports. Maintain patient statistics.
• Maintain unit in a clean and orderly manner. Keep equipment in good working condition.
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications:
- Possession of (or in the process of obtaining) a Physical Therapy license in the state of Illinois.
- Strong clinical skills and ability to assess and treat a diverse patient population.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Other demands include the ability to use department equipment, the ability to facilitate prescribed treatment, including patient handling and the ability to communicate nature of treatment to patient and prepare provider's report. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to diseases, toxic substances, radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a clinic environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $99,840.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Sports Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Champaign, IL 61822: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person