Ingalls Memorial Hospital | Physical Therapist I | Full-Time Days

University of Chicago•Harvey, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Level I Physical Therapist provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals within an assigned level of care in the Therapy Services department, in alignment with the UCM Mission, Vision, and Values. The position reports directly to a Supervisor, Manager, or Director and receives orientation, coaching, and mentoring from department leadership, Program Coordinators, and Level II/III Physical Therapists. The Physical Therapist is responsible for supervising patient care delegated to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and/or Rehab Aides/Therapy Technicians. The role may also supervise physical therapy student interns and is expected to orient, coach, and mentor other Level I Physical Therapist team members. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position on the day shift, with 8-hour shifts, located in the Harvey area. The posting offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved physical therapy school.
Current physical therapy license in the State of Illinois, or eligibility to practice.
CPR/BLS certification.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific and appropriate care for the patient populations served.
Basic computer proficiency.
Strong interpersonal skills to foster positive interactions with patients, families, the multidisciplinary team, and external contacts.

Responsibilities

Conduct evaluations using appropriate tests and measurements to identify physical therapy problems, functional levels, and recommended treatment plans.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to establish patient disposition.
Apply patient care protocols addressing the physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations, and include patient goals in the care plan.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and participate in quality assurance activities as needed.
Develop physical therapy interventions with the patient or family, referring practitioner, and treatment team, and competently perform appropriate physical therapy techniques and procedures.
Ensure continuity of care through timely, effective written and verbal communication with team members and other treating disciplines, particularly when planning absences.
Attend assigned rounds, conferences, and clinics; provide patient updates and discharge recommendations.
Identify and recommend patient care equipment needed before discharge and assist with procurement as appropriate.
Accurately document evaluations, progress notes, and procedures within established timeframes.
Complete compliant, timely, and accurate patient billing at the end of each day.
Instruct patients and families in home exercise programs and educate them about therapy diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans.
Supervise patient care delegated to PTAs and/or Rehab Aides/Therapy Technicians, and potentially supervise physical therapy student interns.
Orient, coach, and mentor other Level I Physical Therapist team members.