Physical Therapist II - Pelvic Health

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

Job Description

Position Highlights:
Position: Physical Therapist II - Pelvic Health
Location: Chicago, IL
Full Time

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 assessment of 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. In coordination with department management, actively participates in quality improvement/patient satisfaction/program development activities that result in a measurable quality /patient satisfaction/ financial improvement for the program.

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: Must have at least 2 years of clinical experience. Pelvic health experience preferred. Position is approximately 50% pelvic health and 50% orthopedics.
Special Knowledge and Skills Required (may need addendum): Must have successfully supervised one full-time physical therapy student. Demonstrates well rounded clinical background and identifies an area of interest.

Responsibility/ Duties:

1. Corporate Responsibility

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws that apply to job and area of responsibility.
Knowledge and application of NUHS policies, procedures and service standards that apply to job and area of responsibility
Ongoing growth and development from participation in events such as workshops, in-service programs, special clinics, departmental meetings and community events.
Assists with patient care at other locations when appropriate and as directed by department procedure.

2. Patient/Resident Care

Provides quality Physical therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment intervention and discharge planning based on the age, psychological, educational and developmental status of the patient. Service provision may include direct, group, monitored and consultative approaches.
Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment, supplies and treatment areas. Provides feedback regarding equipment needs.
Must be able to deal effectively with patient emergencies. Seeks supervisory assistance as necessary. Completes incident reports as necessary.
Must be flexible and able to adjust to fluctuating patient census and scheduling conflicts.
Functions according to the APTA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the profession.
Completes all appropriate competencies for level of position
Maintains and adjusts schedule to meet caseload needs and all staffing levels to achieve expected level of productivity.
Appropriate assignment of patients to assistants
Consistently provides competent, appropriate and timely services.

3. Administrative and Supervisory Duties

Assists in the selection, orientation, and training of staff, students and supportive personnel.

Acts as a resources to all clinical staff in his/her area of specialty, which may be through direct hands on, monitored, observed or consultative approach.

Independently manages complex patients and assist staff in handling these patients and adapting treatment program accordingly.

Participates as assigned in continuous performance improvement activities.

Provides care and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and treatment areas. Determines appropriate equipment.

Participates in 1 or more special programs

Assists in development of competencies related to the special program

Assists managers/Program Coordinator with reviewing/revising policies/procedures with area of specialty.

Must be prepared to deal effectively with patient emergencies and inter- and intra-departmental conflict resolution.

Assists/mentors less experience staff in patient care.

Communicates with program manager as needed.

4. Documentation

Prepares and maintains accurate patient records including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and billing as required by Medicare, third party payers, and JCAHO/HFAP. Assures... For full info follow application link.

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