Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Sign‑On Bonus $5000 sign‑on bonus payable in two installments: 50% after 90 days, 50% after one year. Location New clinic opening in Zion IL. Collocated with physicians; no gym onsite. Education / Experience Required Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Previous PT experience, preferably pelvic health. Training will be provided. Comfortable working at site with no gym, collocated with physicians. Licensure Physical Therapist licensure in Illinois. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Good communication skills. Competent in application of a variety of modalities and therapeutic techniques. Eligible for licensure to practice in Illinois. 0–3 years credential for pediatrics. Physiological Requirements and Working Conditions May be exposed to hazardous materials and life‑threatening diseases. Direct contact with body fluids. Pushing, pulling, lifting, transferring patients. Ability to perform heavy lifting (lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally; 25 to 50 pounds frequently; 10 to 20 pounds constantly). Ability to assist, escort, transfer, and respond to patient needs for extended periods of time. Services provided on weekends, holidays, and early evening hours. Off‑campus locations. 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, patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available. Major Responsibilities Perform evaluations in a thorough and timely manner in accordance with established departmental and professional standards, resulting in clinically accurate Physical Therapy diagnoses. Collect pertinent patient historical information. Select and administer appropriate diagnostic and functional ability tests. Analyze and interpret the results. Perform and implement Physical Therapy programs for patients in a thorough and timely manner in accordance with established departmental and professional standards. Develop functional, realistic achievable long‑term goals that reflect patient potential and interest. Develop measurable short‑term goals and revise and upgrade them as patient progresses. Provide treatment consistent with patient skills and modify treatment to attain goals. Utilize purposeful therapeutic exercises and modalities. Fabricate/adapt orthotics to enhance functional improvement. Develop discharge plan at initial evaluation and revise in collaboration with patient, family, physician, other caregivers and case managers. Demonstrate appropriate psychosocial interventions based on age and development status. Make recommendations for appropriate transitions within a continuum of care and follow‑up activities. Provide direction to rehab technicians regarding patient care services. Communicate patient‑related information to nursing and other healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care. Confers with patients, physician and nursing staff. Prepares and maintains patient reports, progress notes and related records in a thorough, organized, accurate and timely manner. Documents according to guidelines set forth by accrediting organizations (CARF, APTA, managed care and rehab services). Provision of information and guidance to patients and families regarding the nature and severity of their physical disorders, current treatment programs, prognosis for recovery, techniques, safety or ethical issues. Assesses patient/family knowledge to determine teaching level. Teaches and reinforces knowledge, providing literature as needed. Instructs patients/families in home exercise program and use of home equipment. Evaluates effectiveness of teaching program. Understanding the impact of managed care on provision of PT services. Stays abreast of primary managed care therapy coverage and benefits. Incorporates and modifies treatment plans according to an individual patient’s benefits. Participation in professional development. Attends in‑services within the department as well as outside conferences. Keeps informed of changes occurring within rehab services and Advocate Healthcare. Shares information obtained at continuing education events with peers. Participation in departmental administrative processes, ongoing process improvement, quality assurance and safety programs. Provides data and/or input required for quality assurance indicators. Participates on process improvement teams. Evaluates environmental safety and provides environment that is safe based on age and development status. Follows hospital infection control and safety protocols. Ensures equipment maintenance procedures. Completes patient billing process and follows scheduling procedure, as directed. Assumes other related responsibilities as assigned. Other Information PT ZION Advocatehealth REHAB PELVICHEALTH 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr