Job Description
New Clinic opening in Zion IL! Education/Experience Required:
Doctorate Physical Therapy • Recognizes needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated. Must have previous PT experience. Pelvic Health a plus! Must be comfortable working this site with no gym, collocated with Physicians.
Performance of evaluations in a thorough and timely manner in accordance with established departmental and professional standards and procedures resulting in clinically accurate Physical Therapy diagnoses.Performance and implementation of Physical Therapy programs for patients in a thorough and timely manner in accordance with established departmental and professional standards and procedures.Develops measurable short term goals and revises and upgrades them as patient progresses through treatment.Fabricates/adapts orthotics to enhance functional improvement.Develops discharge plan at initial evaluation and revises discharge plan in collaboration with patient, family, physician, other care givers, and case managers.Makes recommendations for appropriate transitions within a continuum of care and follow-up activities.Provides direction to Rehab technicians regarding patient care services.Communication of patient-related information to nursing and other healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care and implementation of treatment recommendations.Confers with patients physician and nursing staff.Documents according to guidelines set forth by Accrediting Organization, CARF, APTA, managed care and Rehab Services.Instructs patients/families in home exercise program and use of home equipment.Understanding the impact of managed care on provision of PT services.Stays abreast of primary managed care therapy coverage and benefits.Keeps informed of changes occurring within Rehab Services and Advocate HealthcareShares information obtained at continuing education events with peers.Participation in departmental administrative processes, ongoing process improvement, quality assurance and safety programs.Provides data and/or input required for quality assurance indicators.Participates on process improvement teams.Evaluates environmental safety and provides environment that is safe based on age and development status.Follows hospital infection control and safety protocols.Ensures equipment maintenance procedures.Licensure:
Physical Therapist in Illinois
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Good communication skills. • Competent in application of a variety of modalities and therapeutic techniques.• Eligible for licensure to practice in Illinois • 0-3 Credential for Peds
Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions: • May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases • Direct contact with body fluids • Pushing, pulling, lifting, transferring patients. Services provided on weekends and holidays and during early evening hour • Off campus locationsThis requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. LI- PT#LI- ZION#LI- Advocatehealth#LI- REHAB#LI- PELVICHEALTH
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. Schedule Details/Additional InformationSchedule Details/Additional InformationMonday through Friday- new clinic in Zion IL
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift