Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist I is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment of the patient within the parameters of legal and professional guidelines and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The Physical Therapist instructs and directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Technicians as assigned. This position evaluates and implements the plan of care to improve, restore and enhance physical functional performance and promote injury prevention. The Physical Therapist performs documentation and quality improvement as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT

• Performs comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services, including discharge planning.
• Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.
• Provides physical therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
• Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
• Provides physical therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
• Trains and educates patients and family members or other support, and documents understanding of treatment plan and goals.
• Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
• Documents and submits patient reports, and charges within the established timeframe.
• Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Technicians.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy
• Required Master's Degree Physical Therapy
• Preferred Doctorate Physical Therapy
• Physical Therapy Experience Preferred
• Physical Therapist (PT) - State Licensing Board
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org .