Physical Therapist In House Registry Marianjoy

Job Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

Ready to join our quest for better?

0.03 FTE

Hours/

Schedule:

IHR (In House Registry) to cover PTO, Leave, or Schedule gaps. Expectation 192 hours in a year, which includes 4‑weekend days per quarter and 2 holidays. Monday‑Friday weekday availability is also preferred.

Not a benefited position

The Physical Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Physical Therapist provides safe and effective physical therapy services including the evaluation of functional performance ability of persons impaired by physical illness or injury, congenital or developmental disability and/or the aging process. The Physical Therapist evaluates, analyzes, selects and applies goal directed interventions for the treatment or prevention of these impairments/functional limitations in order to achieve maximum independence. The Physical Therapist has the ultimate responsibility for the provision of services including the supervision of physical therapy support personnel.

This is an On‑Call/PRN position with opportunities to work at any of our network locations, which include Wheaton, Downers Grove, Palos Heights, Elmhurst, Homer Glen, and Oak Brook Terrace.

• Completes documentation per hospital policy and submits charges in a timely manner.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.
• Selects, administers, and adapts the content of patient evaluations according to the APTA Standards of Practice.
• Interprets evaluation results to identify patient strengths, impairments, and functional limitations.
• Establishes functional, objective and measurable goals in accordance with the patient's level of function, age, length of stay and discharge disposition.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by physical therapist assistants and students.
• Reevaluates the patient continually, and modifies or discontinues the plan of care accordingly.
• Appropriately selects, applies, and modifies treatment interventions to ensure achievement of treatment goals and provides patient/family teaching.
• Terminates service when maximum benefit is achieved, completes a comprehensive discharge plan based on age, diagnosis, support, cultural background, physical and cognitive strengths and limitations, and goal attainment.
• Collaborates with Physical Therapy Assistants as per APTA Standards of Practice.
• Makes appropriate and judicious use of doubled, grouped, and/or joint treatment sessions.
• Maintains productivity level of direct patient care, as outlined by Marianjoy policy.
• Maintains treatment area, equipment and supply inventory.
• Schedules and prioritizes workload.
• Carries out other duties and assignments as delegated by the director or manager.
• Flexible with their schedule to meet patient care and team needs.
• Delivers services consistent with the mission, vision, and values of NM.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.
• Complies with current APTA Code of Ethics and state licensure laws.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures concerning precautions, codes, conditions and general safety.
• Based on patients cognitive, physical, age and functional limitations utilizes safe…