Physical Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: March 12, 2023
Job Description:
OFFERING A $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS Major Responsibilities:
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.
- Communicates with team members, other professionals, family
members and caregivers for the purpose of sharing information that
will assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.
- Establishes effective rapport with patients of all ages
depending on assignment.
- Selects appropriate adaptive equipment for patients and
provides appropriate instruction in the maintenance and use of such
equipment.
- Makes recommendations for appropriate transitions within a
continuum of care and follow-up activities.
- Provides direction to Rehab technicians regarding patient care
services. Provision of information and guidance to patients and
families regarding the nature and severity of their physical
disorders, current treatment programs, prognosis for recovery,
techniques designed to enhance carry over of desired behaviors and
any safety or ethical issues related to patient's deficits .
- Plans appropriate treatment programs for patients of all ages
(depending on area of assignment) based on physician referral,
evaluation results, patient/family goals and interests, sound
clinical judgment and other pertinent available information.
Informs manager of openings and/or cancellations in their daily
schedule.
- Administers daily treatment ensuring that the treatment plan is
age-appropriate and adjusted as necessary in order to meet the
changing needs of the patient.
- Successfully completes all competency assessments pertaining to
provision of patient care.
- Determines the need for appropriate supplemental group therapy
and requests that it be scheduled accordingly. 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.
- Selects appropriate assessment procedures to assess the
abilities and limitations of patients of all ages depending on area
of assignment.
- Administers, analyzes, and interprets initial assessments which
determine the patient's status in the following areas of function:
psychosocial and occupational role, musculoskeletal performance,
sensation, sensorimotor performance, perception, cognition,
developmental processes, the need for and use of adaptive
equipment, positioning devices or durable medical equipment.
- Establishes short and long terms goals which are functional and
measurable.
- Completes all pertinent assessment competencies. Documentation
- Completes all documentation according to departmental
policy.
- Prepares and maintains patient reports, progress notes and
related records in a thorough, organized accurate and timely
manner. Daily Operations
- Performs other duties such as completing billing sheets for all
services rendered on the day delivered, maintaining a clean work
environment, and serving on departmental committees and in program
development efforts as appropriate.
- Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established
channels and participating in safety initiatives as requested.
- Participates in the continuous quality improvement
projects.
- Follows appropriate safety and infection control measures
pertaining to patient care, equipment and the general working
environment.
- Promptly reports any problems to their coordinator, and follows
appropriate Advocate policies and procedures.
- Actively participates in departmental meetings, committees,
in-services and continuing education programs.
- Supervises occupational therapy interns at the request of the
supervisor after completing one year of clinical experience.
- Complies with organizational and departmental patient
satisfaction initiatives.
- Routinely meets the needs and expectations of patients and
their families.
- Upholds all policies and procedures of Advocate Children's
Hospital-Park Ridge and Oak Lawn campuses. Understanding the impact
of managed care on provision of PT services.
- Stays abreast of primary managed care therapy coverage and
benefits.
- Incorporates and modifies treatment plans according to an
individual patients benefits. Participation in professional
development.
- Keeps informed of changes occurring within Rehab Services and
Advocate Healthcare
- Shares information obtained at continuing education events with
peers.Licensure:
- Physical TherapistEducation/Experience Required:
- Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited
school
- Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by
professional standardsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Competent in a variety of diagnostic and treatment
techniques
- Recognizes needs and behaviors of specific age groups of
patients treated
- Eligible for licensure to practice in Illinois as a Physical
Therapist
- Current BLS CertificationPhysical Requirements and Working
Conditions:
- May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening
diseases.
- Direct contact with body fluids.
- Pushing, pulling, lifting, and transferring patients.
- Ability to lift very heavy weight requirements according to
Department of Labor definitions.
- Ability to assist, escort, transfer, and respond to patient
needs for extended periods of time.
- Required to work weekends, holidays, and/or early evening hours
as assigned, based on department guidelines.
- Off campus locations as assigned.
- This 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. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be
assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates
the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It
is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Keywords: Advocate Aurora Health, Oak Lawn , Physical Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics, Healthcare , Oak Lawn, Illinois
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