Physical Therapist I – Inpatient Physical Rehab Services - Per Diem - Days

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Physical Therapist I within Inpatient Physical Rehab Services. The role is Per Diem, with day shifts, and involves providing comprehensive physical therapy care to patients in an inpatient setting. The therapist will assess, treat, and care for patients based on their developmental stages, evaluate functional abilities and disabilities, and establish and implement treatment plans to help patients regain function, increase strength, and decrease pain. Responsibilities include documentation, communication with healthcare professionals, patient and family education, supervision of support staff, adherence to safety protocols, and contributing to professional growth and quality assurance. The role is part of Endeavor Health, a large integrated healthcare system serving over 4.2 million residents across six Illinois counties.

Requirements

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.