at ROCHELLE COMMUNITY HOSP ASSN7 in Rochelle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
$5000-$8000 Sign On BONUS. Bonus amount with a 2 year signed commitment.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION: Rochelle Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. No sponsorships available
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Position Summary
The physical therapist is responsible for evaluation, planning and implementation of treatment with a variety of physical disabilities as prescribed by the referring physician and in compliance with the criteria set forth by the standards of Rochelle Community Hospital and the State of Illinois. Administers and directs administration of physical agents utilized in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The physical therapist is responsible to the Manager of Physical Therapy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides treatment to out-patients, medical-surgical patients, emergency department and same day surgery patients to enhance their physical, emotional, cognitive, visual-motor, and/or self-care abilities.
Notes physician’s diagnosis and specific treatment recommended. Consults with physicians to clarify any treatment recommendations, advice regarding any indications or contraindications, modify treatment based on the patient’s best interest.
Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs to enhance the patient’s physical, emotional, cognitive, visual-motor, and/or self-care skills.
Administers standardized testing procedures in approved and recommended fashion as well as informal testing to evaluate patient’s status and progress.
Selects treatment procedures and modalities suited to the individual’s physical capability, intelligence level, and interest in order to achieve the highest level of independence.
Educates patient and family in the purpose and goals of treatment in an effective and professional manner.
Evaluates treatment progress.
Directs activities of physical therapy assistants, aides and students as activity relates to therapist’s specific patients.
Documents evaluations, daily notes, progress notes and discharge summaries and records pertinent to the patient as established by departmental and hospital policy, within the recommended time frames.
Maintains clean, safe working environment to facilitate quality of patient care.
Assumes responsibility of supervisor in the absence of the Director.
Advises in decisions regarding:
Policy and Procedure
Quality Improvement
Scope of Care
APTA regulations regarding treatment procedures, professional ethics and standards of care
Status of Equipment
Problem Solving
Therapist and Patient Scheduling
Develops new programs as supervised by the Director
Liaison between Director and other direct care provider staff, who encourages communication between staff members, medical staff, and other hospital staff.
Orients and trains new personnel to the department.
Instructs departmental staff and other hospital staff members through in-service presentations on topics pertinent to physical therapy expertise.
Increases knowledge base to further enhance patient treatment skills.
Attends continuing education programs as approved by the Director of Physical Therapy to ensure that treatment procedures are current with evidence based practice.
Coordinates and instructs departmental or hospital wide in-services or educational programs.
Maintains current and new developments in physical medicine by survey of literature and attendance at professional meetings and conferences.
Becomes familiar with hospital policies, employee manual, and other hospital procedures.
Maintains mandatory educational requirements based on JCAHO, IDPH, and OSHA standards.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns,... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
