at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jun 12, 2024, 2:15:08 PMClosing Date:Jun 26, 2024, 11:59:00 PMFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:00P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 73Posting Salary:$25.39 - $30.72 Hourly
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: Provident Hospital/Bronzeville Health Center
About the Position
A great opportunity for Physical Therapy Assistants interested in career possibilities with the Department of Rehabilitation Services at Cook County Health. The position will provide, on a rotational basis, a mix of inpatient and outpatient care at both Provident Hospital and the new Bronzeville Health Center location on 31st street (slated to open in the fall of 2024). CCH hospitals and ambulatory health centers include a Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, and Primary Stroke Center. This position is exposed to common conditions including traumatic injuries, chronic/overuse conditions, post-operative rehabilitation, burn injuries, and neurological impairment affecting daily functional activities. System orientation is provided at our Central Campus located in the heart of the Chicago Medical District, providing for mentorship while working with the larger rehab team. Staff hired prior to the opening of the Bronzeville Health Center will remain at the Central Campus until the facility is open. We are looking for a vibrant individual who is a confident clinician; someone who is flexible, a quick-learner, is solution-focused, communicates clearly and who enjoys working as a team. Cook County Health offers a highly competitive benefits package plus opportunities for continuing education activities, departmental trainings, in-services, and journal clubs. Apply to join a great team of Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech Therapists who make up the rehab team at CCH.
About Cook County Health
One of the largest public health systems in the nation, Cook County Health (CCH) serves as the safety-net for health care in Chicago and suburban Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Correctional Health Services, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan. Through the health system and the health plan, CCH cares for more than 500,000 individuals each year, and its physicians and clinicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge care. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan, enhancing the patient experience and the Rehabilitation Services department plays a vital part in this initiative.
JOB SUMMARY SEIU 73
Under direct supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT), the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy treatments to patients at Cook County Health & Hospitals (CCHHS). The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) follows the treatment plan designed by the supervising therapist and reports the patient's response to treatment including any unusual occurrences. Documents all patients' treatment interventions. Assists in routine maintenance of therapy equipment and the therapy area Performs other duties as required.
Typical Duties
100% patient care providing treatment interventions under the supervision of a therapist
Administers treatment procedures as delegated by the therapist; communicates with the supervising therapist and the patient regarding the treatment that will be administered
Assesses response to treatment and works with delegating therapist appropriately; reports patient's response to treatment, and any unusual occurrences to delegating therapist
Writes progress notes
Keeps statistical data, as required
Performs patient billing, as required
Assists in routine maintenance of department equipment
Completes ongoing hospital and department competencies as relevant
Reports equipment malfunction and other environmental problems to maintain safety standards.
Treats in and outpatients as assigned including all specialty areas and communicates and works with the patient care team members
Maintains patient confidentiality
Demonstrates consideration and sensitivity to ethical issues
Communicates to a variety of people inside and outside the hospital in relationship to patient care within hospital guidelines
Supervises PTA students and assists therapist with PT student oversight when appropriate
Performs patient education and exercise programs in an individual and group setting
Complies with department, hospital and regulatory agency requirements, procedures, and policies.
Assists with durable medical equipment performing stock, inventory, and... For full info follow application link.
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