Physical Therapist - part time (10 hrs/wk) Lincoln
Company: Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Wexford Health Sources, one of the nation's leading innovative
correctional health care companies, provides clients with
experienced management and technologically advanced services,
combined with programs that control costs while ensuring
quality.For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently
delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical,
behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider
contracting, claims processing, and quality management services. At
Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be
considered a luxury for anyone.We simply care for those in need and
the corrections environment is our venue. Wexford Health has an
exceptional opportunity for aPart time physical Therapist (10
hrs/wk) to join our team of healthcare professionals at Logan
Correctional Center in Lincoln, Illinois. We're proud to offer a
competitive benefits package including: Annual review with
performance increase Generous paid-time off program that combines
vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health
insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision
insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan Company-paid short-term
disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account POSITION
SUMMARY The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation,
assessment and documentation of individual treatment
plans.Considerable independence must be used along with the
responsibility and accountability that exist in the interpretation
of physicians' orders, patient assessment and the exercise of
professional judgment. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Perform physical
assessment and examination including range of motion, measure of
strength, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance,
respiration, and motor functions. Provide treatments and procedures
according to physician orders. Determine patient's ability to be
independent and reintegrate into the community or workplace after
injury or illness. Develop treatment plans describing a treatment
strategy. Formulate short and long term goals and implement
treatment plans to meet patient goals. Document all patient
interaction, treatment and outcome for quality patient care.
Maintain written records and reports as necessary. Participate in
staff meetings, department continuing education, and other employee
meetings. The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for
payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as
required. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Standard medical setting within
a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with
inmate patients, correctional staff, and health care personnel.
Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the
facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air
conditioning. TRAVEL: N/A LICENSING: Illinois State Physical
Therapist license CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification.
EDUCATION: Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist program
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of clinical experience
preferred. OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: N/A
EOE/M/F/D/V
Keywords: Wexford Health Sources, Inc., Springfield , Physical Therapist - part time (10 hrs/wk) Lincoln, Human Resources , Lincoln, Illinois
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