Physical Therapist

We are seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to join our team at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Inpatient Rehabilitation.

The Physical Therapist will treat adult patients throughout the hospital, excluding the inpatient rehab floor and pediatrics. The team consists of PT, OT, SLP, and rehab aides.

Major Responsibilities:

• Interpret physician referrals and complete evaluations using appropriate methods.
• Establish a plan of care and implement individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes, adjust the treatment plan as needed, and provide status updates to physicians and other teammates.
• Identify factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attend to these needs.
• Plan for and complete patient discharge, including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, and referral for community services.
• Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve optimum care for the patient.
• Complete all required documentation, including patient evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain site/department established productivity standards and adhere to billing and documentation policies.
• Clean up after patient treatment, put away equipment, and keep the area neat and orderly.
• Perform various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties.
• Demonstrate skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices.
• Promote patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following all safety and infection control measures.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and manage assigned caseload.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature.
• Orient new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.
• Participate in the evaluation process of co-workers.
• May supervise physical therapy assistants, physical therapy extenders, and physical therapy students.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state where you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able 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. at waist height.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Repetitive use of hands for simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Functional use of senses to allow for effective communication.
• Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards, blood and body fluids, and road and weather hazards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Family benefits.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.