Physical Therapist Registry Level IV
Silver Cross Hospital•New Lenox, IL
About The Position
The Physical Therapist evaluates assigned patients’ physical therapy needs, establishes goals with patients, and plans, develops, and implements individualized programs to improve mobility and independent function. The role provides age- and developmentally appropriate care to pediatric through geriatric patients and requires effective interaction with patients, physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals. The therapist may oversee physical therapist assistants (PTAs) and supports PTA and PT/PTA students. This Registry Level IV position includes weekend and holiday shift requirements.
Requirements
- Completion of a Master’s or Doctorate degree program from an accredited college or university; the required level of knowledge is that acquired through a Master’s program in Physical Therapy.
- Physical therapists who earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree before a doctoral degree became required for the profession are grandfathered and are not required to return to school, provided they meet current continuing-education requirements.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current Illinois Physical Therapist license.
- Ability to transfer and position patients.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, treat, evaluate, and implement a plan of care for all clients seen.
- Provide supportive supervision of PTAs and PT/PTA students.
- Demonstrate understanding of the admission process, treatment costs, coding, financial support, and appropriate billing.
- Practice within APTA standards and the Code of Ethics.
- Communicate and interact with patients, families, physicians, and staff in a manner consistent with the hospital’s core values.
- Promote a clean and safe care environment using SAFE error-prevention habits.
- Protect patient, coworker, and hospital privacy and confidentiality in accordance with the Standards of Conduct.
- Complete documentation of patient care activities in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
- Develop professional skills through development plans, continuing education, in-service offerings, written resources, and consultation with recognized experts.
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families and communicate with other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain professional standards and service competence, applying evidence-based interventions to promote quality practice.
- Transfer and position patients.
- Work two weekend shifts per month, one holiday per year, and two holiday-weekend shifts per year.
Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with potential match for eligible registry employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees (registry employees are ineligible for health and welfare benefits).
- Life insurance for eligible employees.
- Flexible Spending Account for eligible employees.
- Other voluntary benefit plans for eligible employees.
- PTO and sick time for eligible employees.
- Wellness program for eligible employees.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
