Physical Therapist Pediatrics In House Registry Days Marianjoy Primarily Saturdays

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Wheaton, IL

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides safe and effective physical therapy services, including evaluating functional performance in people affected by physical illness or injury, congenital or developmental disability, or aging. The therapist evaluates and interprets findings, selects and applies goal-directed interventions to treat or prevent impairments and functional limitations, and works to maximize patient independence. The position has ultimate responsibility for service provision, including supervision of physical therapy support personnel. This is an In-House Registry, on-call/PRN role covering paid time off, leaves, or 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 role is 0.03 FTE, with an expectation of 192 hours per year, including six Saturdays per quarter and two holidays. It is not a benefited position.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in an inpatient rehabilitation and/or subacute program.
An active Illinois therapy license.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.

Responsibilities

Complete documentation according to hospital policy and submit charges in a timely manner.
Provide physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments for assigned patients in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining high-quality patient care.
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.
Assume accountability for patients treated by physical therapist assistants and students.
Continually reevaluate patients and modify or discontinue plans of care as appropriate.
Select, apply, and modify interventions to achieve treatment goals and provide patient and family education.
End services when maximum benefit is achieved and complete a comprehensive discharge plan that considers patient-specific factors and goal attainment.
Collaborate with Physical Therapy Assistants according to 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, equipment, and supply inventory.
Schedule and prioritize workload.
Carry out other duties and assignments delegated by the director or manager.
Maintain schedule flexibility to meet patient-care and team needs.
Deliver services consistent with Northwestern Medicine's mission, vision, values, and philosophy.
Maintain confidentiality and respect the rights and dignity of all individuals.
Comply with the APTA Code of Ethics and state licensure laws.
Maintain knowledge of safety policies and procedures, including precautions, codes, and conditions.
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 status changes relative to the plan of care accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Participate in patient-related conferences as needed.
Pursue professional growth through internal and external educational events and integrate 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 using communication appropriate to age, cognitive status, and language abilities, and share information needed for collaboration.
Collaborate with a variety of professionals.
Communicate improvement suggestions and help maintain positive customer relations.
Maintain open communication with the Manager regarding availability and organizational growth opportunities.