Physical Therapist (PT)- Acute Care Rehabilitation

Advocate Health•Libertyville, IL

8d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) in Acute Care Rehabilitation interprets physician referrals and completes comprehensive evaluations of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems. They establish and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and functional goals, continuously monitoring and adjusting treatments based on patient response. The PT identifies and addresses factors affecting patient comfort, plans for discharge including home programs and patient teaching, and orders necessary equipment. Collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals is key to ensuring optimal patient care. Documentation of patient care, progress, statistics, billing, and adherence to insurance guidelines are critical responsibilities. The role also involves maintaining a neat and orderly work environment, performing manual techniques, patient positioning, and transfers which require physical exertion. Proficiency in using modalities and exercise equipment, understanding their indications and contraindications, and promoting patient safety through adherence to safety and infection control measures are essential. Participation in performance improvement activities, managing caseloads, and assisting with coverage needs are also part of the role. Professional growth is encouraged through continuing education and participation in department in-services. The PT may also supervise physical therapy assistants, extenders, and students, delegating tasks and providing ongoing supervision while maintaining responsibility for the patient's plan of care.

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.
Physical Therapy License in the State of Illinois or State of Wisconsin, must be licensed 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.

Nice To Haves

Supervise physical therapy assistants following all applicable state and local compliance requirements.
Delegate patients to assistive personnel while providing direction, recommendations regarding treatment and ongoing supervision while maintaining responsibility for patient plan of care and goals.
Supervise physical therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs) in administering treatments to patients and will teach them appropriate techniques to perform with specific patients.
Supervise physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan.
Provides status updates to physicians and other teammates.
Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning, and ordering equipment.
Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.
Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries.
Records patient care and progress of each patient assigned.
Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards.
Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly.
Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices.
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures.
Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care.
Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs.
Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature.
Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.
Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.
May supervise physical therapy assistants, physical therapy extenders, and physical therapy students.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and 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
$5000 Sign-on bonus