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

UChicago Medicine•Harvey, IL

13d•$106,000 - $123,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients within an assigned level of care in the Therapy Services department, in alignment with UChicago Medicine’s mission, vision, and values. The role 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 therapist is responsible for supervising patient care delegated to Physical Therapist Assistants and/or Rehab Aides or Therapy Technicians. The role may also supervise physical therapy student interns and is expected to orient, coach, and mentor Level I Physical Therapist team members. The position evaluates patients, develops and implements treatment plans, coordinates care and discharge planning, documents services, completes billing, and educates patients and families. Care is provided to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE day-shift position with eight-hour shifts at the Harvey location.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved physical therapy school.
Current physical therapy license in 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 physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations, and include patient goals in care plans.
Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and participate in quality assurance activities as needed.
Develop physical therapy interventions in collaboration with patients and families, referring practitioners, and treatment team goals.
Perform appropriate physical therapy techniques and procedures competently.
Ensure continuity of care through timely and effective written and verbal communication with team members and other treating disciplines, particularly when planning absences.
Attend assigned rounds, conferences, and clinics, providing patient updates and discharge recommendations.
Identify and recommend necessary patient care equipment 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 Physical Therapist Assistants and/or Rehab Aides or Therapy Technicians.
May supervise physical therapy student interns and orient, coach, and mentor Level I Physical Therapist team members.