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Job description
Physical Therapist
Performs Physical Therapy (PT) evaluation, reassessment and consultation; provides physical therapy plan of care, goals, discharge planning, patient and significant other (SO) education; renders physical therapy services, interventions, use of therapeutic modalities within the practice guidelines of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and other regulatory agencies; and participates in collaborative patient care services.
Responsibilities:
Provides patient care on age-specific populations as demonstrated by competency
Performs PT evaluation, reassessment and consultation upon referral of a physician, dentist or podiatrist
Provides plan of care, problem list, treatment goals, patient and family education and discharge planning
Provides physical therapy intervention, procedures, services within the practice guidelines of the APTA and other medial regulatory agencies
Participates in patient care plans and interdisciplinary discharge planning / continuum of care.
Ensures patient safety, patient rights, confidentiality and compliance to the standards of patient care, JCAHO guidelines and other regulatory agencies
Identifies areas and opportunities for performance improvement (PI) and demonstrates knowledge of the PI functions
Functions as an advocate for the patient and demonstrates excellent customer relations.
Ensures the provision of efficient effective and quality patient care services
Attends mandated meetings and in-services
Pursues continuing education and advancement in clinical knowledge and skills
Communicates with physician regarding patient evaluation results, proposed treatment plans and goals, discharge plans, progress updates or changes in the patient's condition
Follows the hospital's mission of "Patient First" and "Best Patient Experience"
Follows the department specific policies and procedures, maintains an acceptable attendance record
Maintains a current professional license, CPR certification and other required job competencies
Qualifications:
Current Illinois Physical Therapy License
Clinical experience is desirable
Demonstrated competencies and clinical skills
Bilingual (English and Spanish) is highly desirable
Physical Demands:
Ability to perform physical requirement of lifting, bending, patient transfers and all physical therapy related work maneuvers
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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