Acute Care Physical Therapist - Registry/Per Diem

Acute Care Physical Therapist - Registry/Per Diem

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ACUTE002943Apply nowPosted : May 16, 2024Part-TimeLocations

Showing 1 locationHumboldt Park Health1044 N. FranciscoChicago, IL 60622, USA

Humboldt Park Health1044 N. FranciscoChicago, IL 60622, USA

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 competencyPerforms PT evaluation, reassessment, and consultation upon referral of a physician, dentist, or podiatristProvides plan of care, problem list, treatment goals, patient and family education and discharge planningProvides physical therapy intervention, procedures, services within the practice guidelines of the APTA and other medical regulatory agenciesParticipates 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 agenciesIdentifies areas and opportunities for performance improvement (PI) and demonstrates knowledge of the PI functionsFunctions as an advocate for the patient and demonstrates excellent customer relations.Ensures the provision of efficient effective and quality patient care servicesAttends mandated meetings and in-servicesPursues continuing education and advancement in clinical knowledge and skills.Communicates with the physician regarding patient evaluation results, proposed treatment plans, and goals, discharge plans, progress updates, or changes in the patient’s conditionFollows the hospital’s mission of “Patient First” and “Best Patient Experience”Follows the department-specific policies and procedures, maintains an acceptable attendance recordRequired Qualification:Current Illinois Physical Therapy licenseGraduate of an Accredited Physical Therapy programDemonstrated competencies and clinical skillsMature, resourceful; commitment to “Patient First” and safe, quality patient care; team player, personable and dynamic with the ability to work in a diverse cultural settingCPR CertifiedPhysical Demands:Ability to perform physical requirement of lifting, bending, patient transfers and all physical therapy related work maneuvers.Able to handle the challenges of customer relations

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