Acute Care Physical Therapist - Registry/Per Diem

Humboldt Park Health•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Performs Physical Therapy (PT) evaluation, reassessment and consultation; provides physical therapy plan of care, goals, discharge planning, patient and significant other (SO) education; renders physical therapy services, interventions, use of therapeutic modalities within the practice guidelines of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and other regulatory agencies; and participates in collaborative patient care services.

Requirements

Current Illinois Physical Therapy license
Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapy program
Demonstrated competencies and clinical skills
Mature, resourceful; commitment to “Patient First” and safe, quality patient care; team player, personable and dynamic with the ability to work in a diverse cultural setting
CPR Certified
Ability to perform physical requirement of lifting, bending, patient transfers and all physical therapy related work maneuvers.
Able to handle the challenges of customer relations

Responsibilities

Provides patient care on age-specific populations as demonstrated by competency
Performs PT evaluation, reassessment, and consultation upon referral of a physician, dentist, or podiatrist
Provides plan of care, problem list, treatment goals, patient and family education and discharge planning
Provides physical therapy intervention, procedures, services within the practice guidelines of the APTA and other medical regulatory agencies
Participates in patient care plans and interdisciplinary discharge planning/continuum of care.
Ensures patient safety, patient rights, confidentiality, and compliance to the standards of patient care, JCAHO guidelines, and other regulatory agencies
Identifies areas and opportunities for performance improvement (PI) and demonstrates knowledge of the PI functions
Functions as an advocate for the patient and demonstrates excellent customer relations.
Ensures the provision of efficient effective and quality patient care services
Attends mandated meetings and in-services
Pursues continuing education and advancement in clinical knowledge and skills.
Communicates with the physician regarding patient evaluation results, proposed treatment plans, and goals, discharge plans, progress updates, or changes in the patient’s condition
Follows the hospital’s mission of “Patient First” and “Best Patient Experience”
Follows the department-specific policies and procedures, maintains an acceptable attendance record