Part-time Physical Therapist (PT) - Pediatrics

Department: 37503 Wilkes Medical Center - Outpatient Rehabilitation Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Strong pediatric clinician sought and will cross train to adult outpatient and hospital/SNU. Participates in weekend rotation for hospital PT coverage.

T degree from accredited physical therapy school. Previous hospital experience preferred. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

Following hospital policies and procedures.

Following departmental policies and procedures.

Contributing to the overall quality of services.

Assuming responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures Provides patient care assessment and treatment.

Recommends next level of care.

Ensures quality patient outcomes.

Supervises support staff who are assisting with patient care by providing direction and feedback.

Completes written patient evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes per policy.

Meets department financial and productivity standards.

Participates in process management to optimize quality and efficiency of services.

Identifies quality and operational opportunities.

Researches and suggests evidence based best practices to improve the quality of patient care.

Promotes professional development and education of other health care workers and provides representation on committees.

Conducts in-service training programs to provide state-of-the-art information to health care workers and enhances safety.

Shares clinical expertise with other therapists, student affiliates, and other health care professionals.

Communicates in a professional and timely manner with patients, physicians, staff, and all external customers.

Communicates information with patient and family and ensures understanding Provides appropriate patient care in accordance with age/developmental guidelines.

Demonstrates age/developmentally specific knowledge, skills, and abilities for the patients served.

Utilizes knowledge of age/developmentally specific data when assessing patients.

Maintains competence related to age/developmentally specific patient care by regularly updating knowledge of growth and development and the aging process.

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care

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