Physical Therapist I - Orthopedics - Days

at NorthShore University Health System in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Highlights:

Physical Therapist I - Orthopedics (Pelvic Health interest preferred)
Location: Swedish Hospital - Chicago, IL
Full Time, 40 hours/week
Hours of operation for office are 7:00am to 8:00pm

Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities

Job Summary:
Provide professional physical therapy evaluation, treatment and follow up services to physician referred patients. Responsible for assessing patients and performing procedures consistent with or based on the age and developmental status of the patient to maximize the clinical outcome and safety of the patient.

Knowledge & Experience Required:
Minimum Formal Education Required: Graduate from a school of Physical Therapy with a Bachelor of Science or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university approved by the APTA and the Council on Medical Education of the AMA.
License, Certification, Registration Required: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of IL; CPR certification.
Minimum Length & Nature of Experience Required: No clinical experience required; entry level position.
Special Knowledge and Skills Required (may need addendum): Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with physicians, other health professionals, patients, family members, and the community. Must demonstrate good organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work effectively in an independent environment.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:
List any aspect of the working conditions that might require accommodation for an employee (e.g., physical requirements, lifting, climbing, walking, standing, sitting, pushing/pulling, respiratory protection, etc., and the number of hours/day for each activity) # of hours/day

A. Physical Activities: 1) Amount of activity per day: sitting 10%, standing 50%, walking 40%. 2) The employee will frequently: a. transfer patients in/out of chair, stairs/ramps; b. transfer patients from bed-to-cart or table to cart; c. climb stairs/ramps; d. work in kneeling/crouched position; e. reach above shoulder level; f. work with arms above shoulder height; g. work with arms extended at shoulder height; h. work with hands at waist level; i. reach or stretch from waist. Frequently: a. assist patients with ambulation, b. push/pull objects greater than 30lbs., c. work with body bent over at waist.
6.5 hrs

B. Lifting: 1) Employee will occasionally: a) lift items weighing 16-30lbs. Frequently: a) lift items greater than 30lbs, b) lift items less than 15 pounds. 2) Co-workers are occasionally available to assist with lifting.
2.0 hrs

C. Push/Pull: 1) The employee will occasionally push/pull patients on wheelchairs and carts weighing between 50 and 350lbs. Carts are equipped with wheels. 2) No equipment or machines to assist with pushing/pulling. Co-workers are occasionally available to assist.
1.0 hrs.

D. Hand Coordination Activities: Gross manipulation, fine manipulation, simple grasping, power grip, and hand twisting are all required using both hands.6.0 hrs.

E. Working conditions: The employee is not exposed to any unusual working conditions.
8.0 hrs.

F. Visual Conditions: The employee is not exposed to any unusual working conditions. Employee frequently: a) reads typed or handwritten pages, b) read one cm high lettering/numbers from a distance of 10-feet, c) uses peripheral vision, d) distinguishes between colors.
6.0 hrs.

G. Hearing Functions: 1) Employee continually has contact with patients. 2) Frequently uses the telephone. 3) Occasionally distinguishes between tones (i.e. timers, equipment, alarms and pagers).
8.0 hrs.

List any equipment utilized within the scope of the job (e.g., EKG, CT Scan, computers).
Pulsed lavage, ICU equipment, orthotics, Biodex, computers, pulse oximetry, general modalities and aerobic exercise equipment. Telephone, computer, photocopy machine, fax machine, printer.
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Job Expectations:
List key responsibilities and duties.
SERVICE VALUES (Required for Introductory [90-day] and all other reviews)

Exceptional Customer Service (Focus on Empathy, Communication and Compassion):
Demonstrate a genuine sense of caring about the well-being and feelings of others
Follow-through on commitments to customers, those you make and those stated in NorthShore policies
Demonstrate sensitivity to those who are sick, scared, vulnerable and/or under time pressure
Maintain a... For full info follow application link.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.