Physical Therapist; PT - Outpatient - Neuro Focus

Overview

Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient - Neuro Focus

This role reflects the Advocate Health Care compensation note: pay is based on skills and experience. Base pay range listed below and discussed with the recruiter.

$40.30/hr - $60.45/hr

• Interpret physician referrals and complete musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations using appropriate methods.
• Establish a plan of care and implement individualized treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals; monitor outcomes and adjust the plan as needed; provide status updates to physicians and teammates.
• Identify factors affecting patient physical and psychosocial comfort and address these needs; plan for and complete patient discharge, including home programs and patient/family education.
• Coordinate discharge planning within the continuum of care and order equipment as indicated; communicate with stakeholders to achieve optimal patient care.
• Complete required documentation per department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co-signatures (evaluations, progress notes, reports, discharge summaries); record patient care and progress; manage daily statistics, billing, scheduling, and insurance authorizations; maintain productivity standards and adhere to billing and documentation timelines.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; perform manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and equipment use; apply knowledge of modality indications and contraindications; promote patient safety and infection control.
• Participate in performance improvement activities to improve patient care outcomes and quality of care; manage caseload and coordinate coverage as needed.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education, department in-services, and literature; orient new staff to policies as requested; participate in coworker evaluations as requested.
• May supervise physical therapy assistants and other staff in accordance with state and local requirements; delegate tasks while maintaining responsibility for patient care plans.
• May supervise physical therapy students after one year of clinical experience.

• Education
  Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program or equivalent education as required by graduation date; maintain continuing education requirements per state standards.
• Certification / Registration / License
  Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of practice;
  Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (AHA) within required timeframe unless exempted by department leadership.
• Work Experience
  No experience required
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  Intermediate computer skills; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities; strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; complete competency assessments per site standards; maintain annual educational requirements for hospital certifications as applicable; ability to provide age-appropriate care and interpret age-related data.
• Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
  Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday; lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, up to 10 lbs from waist to overhead, and carry up to 40 lbs; push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer with assistance; repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation; ability to wear protective clothing as needed;
  
  travel may be required; operate necessary equipment.

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed; others may be assigned by leaders.