Physical Therapist Pediatrics In House Registry Days Marianjoy Primarily Saturdays

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Wheaton, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides safe and effective physical therapy services to people with functional limitations related to physical illness or injury, congenital or developmental disability, or the aging process. The role evaluates functional performance, selects and applies goal-directed interventions, and works to help patients achieve maximum independence. The Physical Therapist is ultimately responsible for service provision, including supervision of physical therapy support personnel. This is an In-House Registry, on-call/PRN position covering paid time off, leaves, and schedule gaps. The posting describes an expectation of 192 hours per year, including six Saturdays per quarter and two holidays. It is primarily based at Marianjoy, with opportunities to work at network locations in Wheaton, Downers Grove, Palos Heights, Elmhurst, Homer Glen, and Oak Brook Terrace. The position is not benefited and requires flexibility to meet patient-care and team needs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in an inpatient rehabilitation and/or subacute program.
Active Illinois therapy license to practice.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Maintain CPR certification and complete mandatory education requirements in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Select, administer, and adapt patient evaluations according to APTA Standards of Practice; interpret results to identify strengths, impairments, and functional limitations.
Establish functional, objective, and measurable goals appropriate to the patient's function, age, length of stay, and discharge disposition.
Provide and oversee care for patients treated by physical therapist assistants and students, collaborating with Physical Therapy Assistants according to APTA Standards of Practice.
Continually reevaluate patients and modify or discontinue plans of care as appropriate.
Select, apply, and modify interventions to achieve treatment goals, and provide patient and family teaching.
End services when maximum benefit is achieved and complete a comprehensive discharge plan based on the patient's needs, circumstances, and goal attainment.
Use doubled, grouped, and/or joint treatment sessions appropriately and judiciously.
Maintain direct patient-care productivity in accordance with Marianjoy policy; schedule and prioritize workload.
Maintain treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory.
Complete documentation and submit charges in a complete, accurate, and timely manner, including ongoing records of services, patient responses, and changes in status.
Participate in patient-related conferences as needed.
Use safe and appropriate guarding techniques and assistive or adaptive devices based on patients' cognitive, physical, age, and functional limitations; maintain a safe work environment.
Follow policies and procedures for precautions, codes, conditions, and general safety; comply with APTA ethics requirements and state licensure laws.
Communicate effectively with team members, patients, caregivers, and other professionals; share relevant information about program goals, activities, diagnoses, and outcomes.
Communicate improvement suggestions, maintain positive customer relations, and keep the Manager informed about availability and organizational growth opportunities.
Pursue professional growth through internal and external education, integrate best practices into clinical practice, and complete mandatory education requirements, including CPR certification.
Contribute to the cost effectiveness of department services and programs and deliver services consistent with NM's mission, values, and philosophy.
Maintain confidentiality and respect the rights and dignity of all individuals.
Carry out other duties and assignments delegated by the director or manager.