Physical Therapist In House Registry Days Marianjoy

0.03FTE

Hours/Schedule: IHR (In House Registry) to cover PTO Leave or Schedule gaps. Expectation 192 -hours in a year which includes 4-weekend days per quarter and 2-holidays. Monday-Friday weekday availability is also preferred.

*Not a benefited position

The Physical Therapist reflects the mission vision and values of NMHC 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.

The Physical Therapist provides safe and effective physical therapy services including the evaluation of functional performance ability of persons impaired by physical illness or injury congenital or developmental disability and/or the aging process. The Physical Therapist evaluates analyzes selects and applies goal directed interventions for the treatment or prevention of these impairments/functional limitations in order to achieve maximum independence. The Physical Therapist has the ultimate responsibility for the provision of services including the supervision of physical therapy support personnel. This is an On-Call/PRN position with opportunities to work at any of our network locations which include Wheaton Downers Grove Palos Heights Elmhurst Homer Glen and Oak Brook Terrace.

Responsibilities:

• Completes documentation per hospital policy and submits charges in a timely manner.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations modalities and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.
• Selects administers and adapts the content of patient evaluations according to the APTA Standards of Practice.
• Interprets evaluation results to identify patient strengths impairments and functional limitations.
• Establishes functional objective and measurable goals in accordance with the patients level of function age length of stay and discharge disposition.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by physical therapist assistants and students.
• Reevaluates the patient continually and modifies or discontinues the plan of care accordingly.
• Appropriately selects applies and modifies treatment interventions to ensure achievement of treatment goals and provides patient/family teaching.
• Terminates service when maximum benefit is achieved completes a comprehensive discharge plan based on age diagnosis support cultural background physical and cognitive strengths and limitations and goal attainment.
• Collaborates with Physical Therapy Assistants as per APTA Standards of Practice.
• Makes appropriate and judicious use of doubled grouped and/or joint treatment sessions.
• Maintains productivity level of direct patient care as outlined by Marianjoy policy.
• Maintains treatment area equipment and supply inventory.
• Schedules and prioritizes workload.
• Carries out other duties and assignments as delegated by the director or manager.
• Flexible with their schedule to meet patient care and team needs.
• Delivers services consistent with the mission vision and values of NM.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.
• Complies with current APTA Code of Ethics and state licensure laws.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures concerning precautions codes conditions and general safety.
• Based on patients cognitive physical age and functional limitations utilizes safe and appropriate guarding techniques and assistive/adaptive devices.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Documents on an ongoing basis all services provided patient response to services and changes in status relative to the plan of care in a complete accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in patient related conferences as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by participating in both internal and external educational events including integration of best practices into clinical practice.
• Ensures completion of all mandatory education requirements including CPR certification in a timely and efficient manner.
• Contributes to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the departments.
• Delivers services consistent with NMs Mission and Philosophy.
• Demonstrates a visible working style acts in a manner that is consistent with and shows commitment to NM Values.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.

Communication:

• Communicates effectively both verbally and non-verbally with team members. patients and care givers at levels appropriate to their age cognitive status and language abilities and informs them of necessary information related to program goals activities diagnosis and outcomes to facilitate collaboration within the program team and with the other clinical program teams.
• Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professionals.
• Communicates suggestions related to opportunities for improvement and maintaining positive relations with all customers.
• Maintains open communication with the Manager regarding availability and organization growth opportunities.

AA/EOE.

Qualifications :

Required:

• 3 years of experience in an inpatient rehabilitation and/or subacute program.
• Maintains an active Illinois therapy license to practice.
• BLS from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

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.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time