Physical Therapist

Carle Health

. Perform safe patient transfers from bed, chair, and floor, with assistance as needed .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUrbana • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41 - $71 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and adjusting physical therapy plans of care, evaluating clinical findings, and performing reliable examinations. Committed to patient education and safe patient transfers while adhering to legal and ethical standards.

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Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)Bachelor's Degree in Physical TherapyBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPatient EducationClinical Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Patient TransferPhysical Therapy Plan DesignClinical Findings EvaluationDocumentation ProductionPatient ScreeningExamination TechniquesBody Mechanics Knowledge

Soft Skills

EmpathyRespectEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical Process PolicyDNV Hip and Knee Replacement ProgramPatient CareTherapy ServicesSupport Personnel Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform safe patient transfers from bed, chair, and floor, with assistance as needed
Treat patients, colleagues, and other individuals with dignity, respect, empathy, and care
Design plans of care integrating goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge planning
Adjust care based on patient response and available evidence
Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers using effective teaching methods
Evaluate clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care
Perform examinations using reliable and valid methods relevant to the patient’s complaint, screening results, and history
Produce documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy
Screen patients to determine the effectiveness and need for therapy services
Use and monitor support personnel according to legal and ethical guidelines, providing regular feedback
Complete assigned annual education for DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements, if applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days
Ability to perform patient transfers safely with assistance as needed
Knowledge and use of safe and appropriate body mechanics
Ability to design and adjust physical therapy plans of care
Ability to educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers
Ability to evaluate clinical findings and determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes
Ability to perform relevant, reliable, and valid examinations
Ability to produce documentation in accordance with Clinical Process Policy
Ability to screen patients to determine effectiveness and need for therapy services
Ability to use and monitor support personnel according to legal and ethical standards
Ability to complete annual education for DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements, if applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

$7,500 sign-on bonus for PTs with less than 1 year of experience
$10,000 sign-on bonus for PTs with 1+ year of experience
$5,000 relocation assistance for relocation of 50+ miles
Comprehensive benefits package
Career ladder program supporting professional development, skill enhancement, specialty growth, leadership opportunities, and recognition
Long-term career growth opportunities