Physical Therapist (PT)- Outpatient Pediatrics

Advocate Health•Park Ridge, IL

4d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Physical Therapist position in Outpatient Pediatrics at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, monitoring progress, and coordinating discharge. Responsibilities include documentation, billing, maintaining productivity standards, and ensuring a safe and orderly work environment. The position also involves participating in performance improvement activities, managing caseloads, and pursuing professional growth. There are opportunities to supervise physical therapy assistants, extenders, and students.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards.
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA).
No experience required.
Intermediate computer skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards.
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and completes evaluations (musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary).
Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
Monitors and evaluates outcomes, adjusts treatment plans, and provides status updates to physicians and teammates.
Identifies and addresses patient's physical and psychosocial comfort needs.
Plans and completes patient discharge, including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning, and equipment ordering.
Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders for optimum patient care.
Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards (evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries).
Records patient care and progress.
Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
Maintains site/department established productivity standards.
Understands and adheres to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
Cleans up after patient treatment, puts away equipment, and keeps the area neat and orderly.
Performs manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Demonstrates skill in the use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other available devices.
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following all safety and infection control measures.
Participates in performance improvement activities to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes.
Manages assigned caseload, informs site leadership of coverage needs, and assists with coverage based on department and regional needs.
Pursues professional growth through continuing education, department in-services, and professional literature.
Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.
Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing feedback as requested.
May supervise physical therapy assistants, including delegating patients, providing direction, recommendations, and ongoing supervision.
May supervise physical therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs) in administering treatments and teaching appropriate techniques.
May supervise physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program