Physical Therapist II
About The Position
The Physical Therapist II role is an inpatient rehabilitation position at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. This full-time role involves assessing, treating, and caring for patients across various developmental stages. The therapist will evaluate functional abilities, develop and implement treatment plans, and manage patient records and documentation. Collaboration with physicians, nursing, and other staff is essential, as is involving patients and families in the care plan. The position also includes educating patients and families, supervising paraprofessional staff, students, and volunteers, and adhering to safety and infection control procedures. Continuous professional growth and participation in quality assurance programs are expected.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
