Physical Therapist - Registry

La Rabida Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

7d•$49

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides physical therapy services within their individual scope of clinical competence across inpatient and outpatient settings, including early intervention and physician clinics. The PT provides comprehensive care to an assigned caseload, upholds professional standards, and promotes quality practice. The role includes developing professional skills, sharing physical therapy expertise within the department, and potentially supervising students during clinical studies. The PT also completes administrative tasks associated with patient care and regulatory and organizational compliance. The position’s activities are allocated approximately 60% to billable patient care, 30% to indirect patient care services, and 10% to administrative and educational activities. Additional duties include program development, committee work, special projects, orientation, teaching, maintaining supplies and equipment, and quality assurance.

Requirements

Master’s or doctorate degree in physical therapy.
Pediatric experience required.
Current Illinois physical therapist license. In certain circumstances, a graduate physical therapist who has graduated from a PT program and is waiting to take the Illinois licensure board exams may be considered; the GPT must use the GPT credential and work under a licensed PT who co-signs all documentation.
Effective communication skills.
Demonstrated accountability, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; CPR RQI requirements must be completed on an ongoing basis through La Rabida.

Nice To Haves

Experience with children’s organizations.
Early intervention credential.
Bilingual Spanish and English skills.

Responsibilities

Provide professional physical therapy services in accordance with professional standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
Select appropriate evaluation tools and administer and interpret findings correctly.
Communicate effectively and promptly with patients, families, physicians, third-party payers, and other professionals.
Provide safe and effective treatment and use aides and materials appropriately to support cost effectiveness.
Lead teams effectively and provide family-friendly care and education adapted to families’ needs and comprehension.
Use knowledge of hospital and community resources and develop educational materials as needed.
Document patient care and patient and family interactions completely and promptly in accordance with department, organizational, state, and federal requirements.
Communicate proactively with appropriate members of each patient’s care team and close communication loops.
Ensure referrals are appropriate and follow up as necessary.
Function effectively as a team leader and team member; advocate for patients as needed.
Complete letters of medical need and develop and monitor care plans.
Complete daily billing activities and participate in department, team, and committee meetings.
Present and attend case presentations and in-services, and participate in educational activities.
Provide supervision and training to allied health professional students.
Participate in program development, hospital committees, special projects, orientation, teaching, quality assurance, and ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.