Physical Therapist- Palos Health Home Health Care Part-time Days

This position is part-time - 40 hours per pay period.

The Physical Therapist reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the physician in evaluating patients level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures such as muscle nerve joint and functional ability tests.
• Administers manual therapeutic exercises to improve or maintain muscle function applying precise amounts of manual force and guiding patients body parts through selective patterns and degrees of movement. Instructs motivates and assists patient in non-manual exercises such as active regimens isometric and progressive resistive and in functional activities using available equipment and assistive and supportive devices such as crutches walkers canes orthoses and prostheses. Administers treatment involves application of physical agents such as heat light cold water and electricity. Administers traction and massage. Evaluates fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modifications to the orthotist / prosthetist.
• Evaluates the home environment for safety factors related to the patients condition and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Observes records and reports to the physician therapy coordinator and registered nurse the patients reaction to treatment response progress and/or any changes of the patients condition.
• Instructs and includes other health team personnel including when appropriate home health aides and family members in certain phases of Physical Therapy in which they may work with the patient. Provides written instructions for patients caregivers and staff as indicated.
• Includes patient and family in total physical therapy program and encourages their input in the formulation of the plan of treatment.
• Communicates with other members of the health care team and with the Therapy Coordinator regarding patients progress needs and discharge planning.
• Participates in staff and team meetings in-services patient care conferences QI activities and other meetings as requested.
• Prepares written documentation of visits and other activities on appropriate forms inclusive of OASIS data set at required points in time.
• Maintains current knowledge regarding agency policies and procedures and adheres to same.
• Demonstrates ability to care for patients with understanding of the cognitive physical emotional and chronological maturation process.
• Adheres to Palos Health Home Health Care policies regarding all aspects of HIPAA Privacy and Confidentiality rules dress code and attendance.
• Adheres to all Palos Health and Palos Home Health Care policies.
• Performs other and related duties as directed.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the State of Illinois under the Physical Therapist Act.
• Evidence of health status in accordance with agency policy.
• Ability to comprehend and perform effective written and verbal communication.
• Can perform tasks which necessitate the physical ability to engage in extensive lifting bending and standing.

Preferred:

• Previous home care experience

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.