Physical Therapist IMMC Acute Care - Registry (Inpatient)

Department:

37501 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Acute Care Rehabilitation

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

One weekend shift per month

Two floating holiday shifts per year

Variable weekday coverage.

Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluation and Goal Setting
• Provision of Patient Care
• Patient and Family Education
• Discharge Planning
• Documentation
• Daily Operations
• Delegation/Supervision of Assistive Personnel and Students

Licensure:

• Licensed in the state of Illinois

Education/Experience Required:

• Masters or Doctorate degree (or bachelors degree prior to 2002) in PT from an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Meets the annual requirement for stroke education (2 hours per year) for PT's working with adults with stroke

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good interpersonal skills and communication

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Required to work approximately 1 weekend per month or evenings depending on area of assignment.
• Lifts 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
• This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties.