Physical Therapist (PT) - FLOAT South Chicagoland

Department:

10010 Rehabilitation Services: IL - Administration

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

OFFERING A $10.000 SIGN-ON BONUS PAYABLE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS - 50% AFTER 90 DAYS - 50% AFTER ONE YEAR

INCLUDES A $5.00 PER HOUR FLOAT PREMIUM.

Schedule is a South Chicagoland day shift schedule through the weekdays with consistent and regular coverage on a weekend day (the weekend day is variable based on agreement with site manager). Weekend day shift is based at hospital of largest area of need identified in a given month.

*For a float position, Teammates will be required to float within 45 min commute from their primary place of residence. Teammates will be orientated to work at all locations and all care settings that they are qualified to work within that are within 45 minutes of the clinician’s primary residence. All eligible hours worked in the float position will automatically receive the $5.00 float premium. Teammates who work on evenings, nights or weekends will need to clock in hours worked in order to receive the shift premium. EXADS additional hours worked are eligible for the $5.00 float premium. Float manager will assign float clinicians on a daily or as needed basis and can change the next day assignment until 18:00 on the prior day.

Major Responsibilities:

·Interprets physician referrals, as appropriate, and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods.

Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques.  Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and 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 within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate. 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 with appropriate co- signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate. Record 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 that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist.  Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.  Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives as requested and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures pertaining to the general working environment.

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 policie