Physical Therapist; Short-Term

Overview

Medcor is currently looking for a short-term Physical Therapist on a full-time basis for 12 weeks in our employer-based clinic in Moline, IL
. The work environment is in an industrial setting focusing on occupational health. The clinic operates Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm.

Compensation for this position is $46.00–$56.00/hour.

Eligible retention bonus upon completion of assignment.

Do you routinely engage in conversations with everyone you meet? Do you treat people as well, if not better than you would treat yourself? If so, this may be an ideal position for you.

• Stability:
  We’ve been around since 1984. Nationwide and growing every year.
• Work-life balance:
  Practical weekday schedules, no nights or weekend shifts.
• Training:
  We believe in it and we’ll train and support you to be successful.
• Opportunities to develop professionally:
  We offer ways to expand your role, transfer to other parts of the country, and grow at the pace you want.
• Open-door policy:
  Your input is valued and welcomed.

• Meets the patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Helps patients accomplish treatment plans by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and using assistive devices.
• Administers physical therapy treatments by using massage, therapeutic modalities, and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Evaluates effects of therapies and fit of devices by observing progress and recommending adjustments.
• Completes discharge planning by collaborating with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Designs home exercise programs and instructs patients, families, and caregivers for continuation after discharge; recommends follow-up programs as needed.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and protects clinic operations by following privacy and security procedures.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and staff.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting, and coordinating repairs.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• You Must
• Be a Certified Physical Therapist
• Have a positive and outgoing personality
• Be willing to go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have strong computer and technology skills (navigate cell phones, texting, fax machines, etc.)
• Be comfortable working in a work-site clinic environment

• Nice to Have
• You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience

We don’t just advocate for our clients and our patients; we also advocate for ourselves. Our benefits include paid time off, health and dental insurance, 401K with match, education reimbursement, and more.

To learn more about Medcor’s Culture, .

Medcor embraces a set of simple, interconnected practices that everyone can tailor to their own life and work. We preserve our pioneering, entrepreneurial spirit through the ongoing Better@Medcor campaign: encouraging our advocates to practice our values, recognize each other via a peer recognition program, and support one another during tough times.

Medcor is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace!

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.