Physical Therapist Acute Care at Wheeling Hospital Job Wheeling area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

Position: Staff Physical Therapist on Acute Care at Wheeling Hospital

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Physical Therapist - Level I, as defined within the job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Current physical therapist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed.

Physical Therapist license:

MD:
Physical Therapist License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
OH:
Physical Therapist License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
PA:
Physical Therapist License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
WV:
Physical Therapist License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapist Compact License.

Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Experience

Two (2) years of physical therapist experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.

Applies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body’s ability to move and function in daily life as monitored by supervision, by documentation review, and consultation with M.D.

Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.

Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the hospital’s organization’s goals and objectives.

Supervision of physical therapy students and volunteers. Will provide supervision of therapy assistants in accordance with regulatory standards.

Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient’s EMR.

Specialty Accreditation Requirements for Facilities

Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, in‑services, and competency validation.

Physical Requirements

The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re‑positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policy where applicable.

Heavy/Hard work:
Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well‑coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.

The Physical Therapist Clinical Ladder is a system‑wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality rehab care, and improve job satisfaction for physical therapists.

To apply for the next level, the Physical Therapist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Clinical Ladder Levels

Level 1:
No experience required.

Level 2:
Meets requirements for previous level. Two years of experience.

Level 3:
Meets requirements for previous levels. Four years of…