Physical Therapist In House Registry Days Marianjoy

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Wheaton, IL

2d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides safe and effective physical therapy services, including evaluating the functional performance of people affected by illness, injury, congenital or developmental disability, or aging. The therapist analyzes evaluations and selects and applies goal-directed interventions to treat or prevent impairments and functional limitations, with the aim of achieving maximum independence. The role carries ultimate responsibility for service provision, including supervision of physical therapy support personnel.

This is an on-call/in-house registry position covering paid time off, leave, and schedule gaps, with opportunities to work at Northwestern Medicine network locations in Wheaton, Downers Grove, Palos Heights, Elmhurst, Homer Glen, and Oak Brook Terrace. The stated expectation is 192 hours per year, including four weekend days per quarter and two holidays. Weekday availability Monday through Friday is preferred. This is not a benefited position.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in an inpatient rehabilitation and/or subacute program.
• An active Illinois therapy license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Monday-to-Friday weekday availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete documentation according to hospital policy and submit charges promptly.
• Manage a group of patients and 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 evaluation results to identify patient strengths, impairments, and functional limitations.
• Establish functional, objective, and measurable goals based on the patient's function, age, length of stay, and discharge disposition.
• Remain accountable for the care of patients treated by physical therapist assistants and students.
• Continually reevaluate patients and modify or discontinue plans of care as appropriate.
• Select, apply, and modify treatment interventions to achieve goals and provide patient and family education.
• End services when maximum benefit is achieved and complete a comprehensive discharge plan considering the patient's age, diagnosis, support, cultural background, abilities, limitations, and goal attainment.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with APTA Standards of Practice.
• Use doubled, grouped, and joint treatment sessions appropriately and judiciously.
• Maintain the direct patient-care productivity level outlined by Marianjoy policy.
• Maintain the treatment area and equipment, manage supply inventory, and schedule and prioritize workload.
• Carry out other duties and assignments delegated by the director or manager.
• Adapt availability and scheduling to meet patient-care and team needs.
• Deliver services consistent with Northwestern Medicine's mission, vision, values, and philosophy; maintain confidentiality and respect individual rights and dignity.
• Comply with the APTA Code of Ethics, state licensure laws, and policies and procedures concerning precautions, codes, conditions, and general safety.
• Use safe and appropriate guarding techniques and assistive or adaptive devices based on patients' cognitive, physical, age-related, and functional limitations.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Document services, patient responses, and changes in status relative to the plan of care completely, accurately, and promptly on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in patient-related conferences as needed.
• Support professional growth by participating in internal and external educational events and integrating best practices into clinical practice.
• Complete mandatory education requirements, including CPR certification, in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the cost effectiveness of departmental services and programs.
• Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and caregivers in ways appropriate to age, cognitive status, and language abilities, and share information needed to support collaboration and program goals.
• Collaborate with a variety of professionals.
• Communicate suggestions for improvement and maintaining positive customer relations.
• Maintain open communication with the Manager regarding availability and organizational growth opportunities.

Benefits

• The posting states this is not a benefited position.
• The company description mentions tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching as part of its competitive benefits offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed