Pediatric Physical Therapist - per diem

American Addiction Centers • Libertyville, IL

3d • $41 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join their Outpatient Rehabilitation team. This per diem position requires a minimum of 8 hours per week, with working hours extending until 6:15 pm. The role involves evaluating and treating pediatric patients, developing and implementing care plans, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities include documentation, billing, maintaining productivity standards, and ensuring a safe and orderly work environment. The position also involves participating in performance improvement activities, pursuing professional growth, and potentially supervising physical therapy assistants, extenders, and students.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA).
• Pediatric Physical Therapist - with at least 1 year of experience.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards.
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Position requires repetitive use of hands: Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.
• Position requires repetitive use of hands: Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day.
• Position requires repetitive use of hands: Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization.
• Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication.
• Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed.
• Position may require travel; therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

• Supervise physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and completes evaluations (musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, integumentary).
• Establishes plans of care and implements individual treatments based on evaluation results and functional goals.
• Monitors and evaluates outcomes, adjusts treatment plans, and provides status updates to physicians and teammates.
• Identifies and attends to patient's physical and psychosocial comfort needs.
• Plans and completes patient discharge, including home programs, patient/family teaching, community service referrals, transition planning, and equipment ordering.
• Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders for optimum patient care.
• Completes all required documentation (evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries) following department policy and accreditation standards.
• Records patient care and progress, completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
• Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
• Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping the area neat and orderly.
• Performs manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties, requiring lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices.
• Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
• Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following safety and infection control measures.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes.
• Manages assigned caseload, informs site leadership of coverage needs, and assists with coverage based on department and regional needs.
• Pursues professional growth through continuing education, department in-services, and professional literature.
• Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.
• Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing feedback as requested.
• May supervise physical therapy assistants, including delegating patients, providing direction, and ongoing supervision.
• May supervise physical therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs) in administering treatments and teaching appropriate techniques.
• May supervise physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree