Physical Therapist

Overview:

• Location: Rockford, IL at our Mulford Clinic (Outpatient only)
• 64 hours per pay period, day shift, with full time benefits
• Professional growth supported by Mercyhealth Continuing Education, Tuition Assistance, and Certification program
• Provide one-on-one care for your patients
• Leadership support for program growth and specialty practices
• Requires a graduate of an accredited program
• State license is required or pending
• New graduates are welcome to apply; mentorship programs are available.

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.

Responsibilities:

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

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 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.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations:Benefits:

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
• Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
• Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.
• Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
• Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
• Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.