Physical Therapist In House Registry
Company: Northwestern Medicine
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
The Physical Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values
of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate
Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies,
procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation
standards.
The Physical Therapist provides safe and effective physical therapy
services including the evaluation of functional performance ability
of persons impaired by physical illness or injury, congenital or
developmental disability and/or the aging process. The Physical
Therapist evaluates, analyzes, selects and applies goal directed
interventions for the treatment or prevention of these
impairments/functional limitations in order to achieve maximum
independence. The Physical Therapist has the ultimate
responsibility for the provision of services including the
supervision of physical therapy support personnel. This is an
On-Call/PRN position with opportunities to work at any of our
network locations, which include Wheaton, Downers Grove, Palos
Heights, Elmhurst, Homer Glen, and Oak Brook Terrace.
Responsibilities:
Completes documentation per hospital policy and submits charges in
a timely manner.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients
and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities and
treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental
policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality
patient care.
Selects, administers, and adapts the content of patient evaluations
according to the APTA Standards of Practice.
Interprets evaluation results to identify patient strengths,
impairments, and functional limitations.
Establishes functional, objective and measurable goals in
accordance with the patient's level of function, age, length of
stay and discharge disposition.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those
patients being treated by physical therapist assistants and
students.
Reevaluates the patient continually, and modifies or discontinues
the plan of care accordingly.
Appropriately selects, applies, and modifies treatment
interventions to ensure achievement of treatment goals and provides
patient/family teaching.
Terminates service when maximum benefit is achieved, completes a
comprehensive discharge plan based on age, diagnosis, support,
cultural background, physical and cognitive strengths and
limitations, and goal attainment.
Collaborates with Physical Therapy Assistants as per APTA Standards
of Practice.
Makes appropriate and judicious use of doubled, grouped, and/or
joint treatment sessions.
Maintains productivity level of direct patient care, as outlined by
Marianjoy policy.
Maintains treatment area, equipment and supply inventory.
Schedules and prioritizes workload.
Carries out other duties and assignments as delegated by the
director or manager.
Flexible with their schedule to meet patient care and team
needs.
Delivers services consistent with the mission, vision, and values
of NM.
Maintains confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of
all individuals.
Complies with current APTA Code of Ethics and state licensure
laws.
Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures concerning
precautions, codes, conditions and general safety.
Based on patients cognitive, physical, age and functional
limitations utilizes safe and appropriate guarding techniques and
assistive/adaptive devices.
Maintains a safe work environment.
Documents on an ongoing basis all services provided, patient
response to services and changes in status relative to the plan of
care in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
Participates in patient related conferences as needed.
Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by participating
in both internal and external educational events, including
integration of best practices into clinical practice.
Ensures completion of all mandatory education requirements,
including CPR certification in a timely and efficient manner.
Contributes to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided
by the departments.
Delivers services consistent with NM's Mission and Philosophy.
Demonstrates a visible working style, acts in a manner that is
consistent with and shows commitment to NM Values.
Maintains patient confidentiality and respects the rights and
dignity of all individuals.
Communication:
Communicates effectively, both verbally and non-verbally, with team
members. patients and care givers at levels appropriate to their
age, cognitive status and language abilities and informs them of
necessary information related to program goals, activities,
diagnosis and outcomes to facilitate collaboration within the
program team and with the other clinical program teams.
Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of
professionals.
Communicates suggestions related to opportunities for improvement
and maintaining positive relations with all customers.
Maintains open communication with the Manager regarding
availability and organization growth opportunities.
AA/EOE.
Qualifications
Required:
3 years of experience in an inpatient rehabilitation and/or
subacute program.
Maintains an active Illinois therapy license to practice.
Maintains current CPR certification.
Hours/Schedule: IHR (In House Registry) to cover PTO, Leave, or
Schedule gaps. Expectation 192 -hours in a year, which includes
6-Saturdays per quarter and 2-holidays.
*Not a benefited position.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the
basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender
identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any
other protected status.
Keywords: Northwestern Medicine, Wheaton , Physical Therapist In House Registry, Healthcare , Wheaton, Illinois
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