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PHYSICAL THERAPY MANAGER, PEDIATRICS - PHYSICAL THERAPY
Cook County HealthIllinois, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Sept 2024
About the role
LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL
Job Title Department
Physical Therapy Manager, Pediatrics Rehabilitation Services
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
About the Position
A great opportunity for a pediatric physical therapist who is looking to advance their career in a highly rewarding and dynamic environment. This position assists the System Director of Rehabilitation Services with daily operations oversite of inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy pediatric services while also providing direct clinical care. This position is primarily assigned to our Central Campus location which includes outpatient services at Harrison Square and inpatient services at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital which is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, and Primary Stroke Center. Working closely with all members of the rehab management team, this position supports physical therapy clinical operations across all ages and setting and throughout all system locations. We are looking for a vibrant individual who is a confident manager and clinician. Furthermore, we are seeking someone who is flexible, quick-learning, solution-focused, possesses strong communication skills, and enjoys working as a team. Cook County Health offers a highly competitive benefits package plus opportunities continuing education activities, departmental trainings, in-services, and journal clubs. Apply to join a great team of Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech Therapists who make up the rehab team at CCH.
About Cook County Health
One of the largest public health systems in the nation, Cook County Health (CCH) serves as the safety-net for health care in Chicago and suburban Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Correctional Health Services, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan. Through the health system and the health plan, CCH cares for more than 500,000 individuals each year, and its physicians and clinicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge care. CCH is currently a Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan, enhancing the patient experience and the Rehabilitation Services department plays a vital part in this initiative.
Job Summary
Under the general direction, is responsible for the clinical coordination of Pediatric Therapy Services. Manages daily operations, coordinates patient care and staffing assignments among all Physical Therapy (PT) divisions/locations and works in collaboration with the other Department Managers. Monitors and ensures service quality, efficiency and effectiveness
General Administrative Responsibilitie
Collective Bargaining
Discipline
Supervision
Management
Typical Duties
Job Title Department
Physical Therapy Manager, Pediatrics Rehabilitation Services
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
About the Position
A great opportunity for a pediatric physical therapist who is looking to advance their career in a highly rewarding and dynamic environment. This position assists the System Director of Rehabilitation Services with daily operations oversite of inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy pediatric services while also providing direct clinical care. This position is primarily assigned to our Central Campus location which includes outpatient services at Harrison Square and inpatient services at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital which is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, and Primary Stroke Center. Working closely with all members of the rehab management team, this position supports physical therapy clinical operations across all ages and setting and throughout all system locations. We are looking for a vibrant individual who is a confident manager and clinician. Furthermore, we are seeking someone who is flexible, quick-learning, solution-focused, possesses strong communication skills, and enjoys working as a team. Cook County Health offers a highly competitive benefits package plus opportunities continuing education activities, departmental trainings, in-services, and journal clubs. Apply to join a great team of Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech Therapists who make up the rehab team at CCH.
About Cook County Health
One of the largest public health systems in the nation, Cook County Health (CCH) serves as the safety-net for health care in Chicago and suburban Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Correctional Health Services, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan. Through the health system and the health plan, CCH cares for more than 500,000 individuals each year, and its physicians and clinicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge care. CCH is currently a Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan, enhancing the patient experience and the Rehabilitation Services department plays a vital part in this initiative.
Job Summary
Under the general direction, is responsible for the clinical coordination of Pediatric Therapy Services. Manages daily operations, coordinates patient care and staffing assignments among all Physical Therapy (PT) divisions/locations and works in collaboration with the other Department Managers. Monitors and ensures service quality, efficiency and effectiveness
General Administrative Responsibilitie
Collective Bargaining
- Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
- Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
- Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
- Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
- Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
- Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
- Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
- Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
- Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Typical Duties
- Maintains an appropriate patient volume and productivity record.
- Demonstrates advanced competency in evaluation and treatment skills on diverse patient
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