Physical Therapist I – Inpatient Physical Rehab Services - Days

Nevada System of Higher Education•Arlington Heights, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist I role is within Inpatient Physical Rehab Services and operates on a day shift. This part-time position requires 20 hours per week, with specific hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 7:30 pm. The role involves assessing, treating, and caring for patients in the assigned area, considering their developmental stages. Responsibilities include evaluating functional abilities and disabilities, establishing and implementing treatment plans, documenting patient records, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The position also involves patient and family education, supervision of support staff, adherence to safety protocols, and continuous professional development.

Requirements

The completion of a degree in Physical Therapy from an A.P.T.A. accredited school, or the equivalent.
Current Illinois licensure or eligibility.
CPR certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient Physical Therapy experience

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for patients in assigned area.
Implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient.
Interprets verbal and nonverbal communication of the patient.
Evaluates patient’s functional abilities/disabilities utilizing techniques appropriate to the patient type including assessment of strength, range of motion, pain, sensation, balance, transfers, ambulation status, wound size and condition.
In accordance with patient evaluations, establishes treatment plan which specifies treatment goals and treatment modalities that will assist the patient to regain function, increase strength and decrease pain.
Administers and instructs patients in performance of all aspects of the treatment plan, assessing the effectiveness and modifying as necessary.
Prepares and completes all patient records, billing and documentation according to departmental guidelines.
Communicates and works in cooperation with physicians, nursing and other staff to provide optimal patient care.
Involves the patient, family and caregivers in the plan of care, including next-level-of-care planning.
Conducts patient/family education sessions and provides self-directed programs considering the developmental needs of the patient.
Assists with supervision of paraprofessional staff, students and volunteers as directed; delegates tasks and monitors performance of tasks to ensure they are completed correctly.
Utilizes correct body mechanics.
Adheres to hospital and departmental safety precautions and infection control procedures in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment.
Assists with planning and conducting in-service programs and participates in staff meetings, rehab conferences and educational programs.
Attends all mandatory in-services.
Assumes responsibility for own professional growth; keeps abreast of developments in the field of Physical Therapy and incorporates approved developments in treatment and evaluation plans.
Participates in departmental Quality Assurance Program and special assignments as requested.
Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies and procedures.