Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care Rehabilitation

Department:

37501 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Acute Care Rehabilitation

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• schedule inclusive of weekend day
• one holiday per year

OFFERING A $2500 SIGN-ON BONUS PAYABLE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS - 50% AFTER 90 DAYS -  50% AFTER ONE YEAR

Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluation and implementation of Physical Therapy treatment programs for patients with multiple diagnoses, safely and effectively.
  • Instruct patients in home exercise program, use of home equipment and provide Patient/family education as indicated.
  • Schedules patients according to priority/needs.
  • Exhibits an average weekly productivity of at least 65% direct patient care for inpatient and 80% for outpatient.
  • Perform patient evaluations and re-evaluations and establish and implement appropriate treatment programs individually or in conjunction with the PTA or student
  • Periodic re-evaluation utilizing judgment for progression/modification.
  • Implements, monitors, progresses, and modifies treatment plan as indicated to attain goals.
• Documentation of patient evaluation, progress and discharge.
  • Prepare, maintain and transmit accurate and timely patient treatment records including evaluation, progress and discharge notes.
  • Observe and record patient’s progress throughout the treatment period to assure continuity of care and provide accurate records.
  • Complete daily charge sheets, productivity, attendance records, charges and services rendered.
• Coordination of activities with other Physical Medicine personnel.
  • Toilets patients if required.
  • Prepares patient for treatment by draping patient with additional sheets and gowns.
  • Shares treatment/office space.
  • Schedules patients according to needed equipment (i.e.. stairs, parallel bars, ultrasound, e-stim) and other therapies to maintain efficiency.
  • Maximizes use of support personnel by delegating as appropriate.
  • Supervises P.T. assistants/technicians/aides while performing physical therapy treatments.
  • Follows hospital infection control and safety protocols
  • Assists in, taking and delivering accurate messages and other clerical tasks.
• Participation in educational / professional development activities.
  • Keeps informed of changes occurring within Physical Medicine Department and Advocate Healthcare.
  • Presents 1-2 in-services per year.
  • Attends and participates in departmental meetings on regularly scheduled work days.
  • Attends a minimum of two continuing education courses. May be Advocate sponsored or outside sponsored courses.
  • Keeps abreast of current practices via literature, networking, internal/external resources, etc.
  • Participates in PI programs and on PI teams as needed.
  • Completes mandatory competencies in a timely manner.
  • Assists in planning/presenting at health fairs, career days and other community programs as needed.
  • Provides in-service training to hospital personnel regarding therapy techniques and equipment as needed.
• Promotion of Physical Therapy.
  • Assists in planning/presenting specialty seminars.
  • Participates in health fairs, career days and other community programs as needed.
  • Assists with marketing programs, both planning and implementation.
• Provision of clinical education programs.
  • Training and instruction of students in the clinical setting, if appropriate.
  • Provides students with effective feedback to guide performance.
  • Complete formal written evaluations of student progress utilizing proper forms.
  • Meets with Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) as needed to assess student progress.
  • Acts as mentor for Physical Therapist I.
• Implementation of Department Goals.
  • Assists PT/OT supervisor and leadership with new program development.
  • Actively participates in annual departmental goal setting.
  • Actively assists with achieving “Always” and “Very Good” responses on survey tools for inpatient and outpatient areas respectively.
• Consultation with other personnel.
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