Physical Therapist - Registry
Company: The University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memoria
Location: Tinley Park
Posted on: January 21, 2023
Job Description:
Job DescriptionJoin the hospital trusted by Chicagos Southland,
Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Physical Therapist for
our Tinley Park location. -In this role as a Physical Therapist,
you will examine, evaluate, test and work to alleviate mechanical,
physiological or developmental impairments, functional limitations,
disabilities or other health and movement related conditions;
classifying these disorders, determining a rehabilitation prognosis
and plan of therapeutic intervention and assessing the ongoing
effects of the interventions.The Physical Therapist involves the
patient/client and appropriate others in the planning,
implementation, and assessment of the plan of care. The physical
therapist, in consultation with appropriate disciplines, plans for
discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration
achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and
provides for appropriate follow-up referral. The Therapist knows,
follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission and vision of
Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Adheres to all hospital policies,
procedures and standard of care. Observes and adheres to all
corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they
arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate
Compliance Plan. -Essential Functions:
- Recommends appropriate treatment intensity and discharges
patient when the individual no longer meets criteria for level of
service, meets goals, reaches prior level of function or is no
longer in need of benefiting -from skilled intervention.
- Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to
safety.
- Identifies equipment needs for patient.
- -Assesses patients overall potential for rehab. Participates in
the development of the total plan of care for the patient.
- Develops goals and treatment plan based on evaluation results,
prognosis, patient, family, and/or caregiver goals.
- Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other
health care team members.
- Teaches new skills or retrains patient in once familiar
mobility activities that have been lost due to illness or injury,
in accordance with Agency policy.
- Trains patient in the use of prosthetic devices.
- Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and
reports to the physician any changes in the patients condition.
Submits all records in accordance with Agency policy.
- Identifies patient needs for other home health services and
refers as necessary.
- Communicates effectively with team members, staff, other health
professionals, patient, family, and/or caregiver to achieve optimum
care for patient, facilitate team interaction and positively
represent the Agency.
- Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and
other meetings as required by Agency policy to ensure coordinated
and comprehensive patient plan of care.
- -Instructs patients family/caregiver and other Agency health
care personnel in assisting with the patients treatment regime when
indicated.
- Participates in discharge planning which may include educating
patient, family, and/or caregiver, providing a home exercise
program, and recommending appropriate follow-up care.
- Commits to one hundred percent 100% patient and customer
satisfaction by always exhibiting a courteous and helpful manner
during interactions with others, including patients, families,
visitors, physicians, students, and co-workers.Required
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited program with minimum Bachelors
Degree, Masters or Doctorate preferred.
- Licensed, or eligible, in the state of Illinois with
Notification of eligibility for examination.
- Basic Life Support Certification.Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Registry, 0.10
- Shift: Rotate
- Unit/Department: Therapy - Tinley ParkMust comply with Ingalls
Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition
of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you
must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is
in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement
as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered
consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical,
drug screening, and background check are also required for all
employees prior to hire.Why Join UsFor nearly a century Ingalls
Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed
the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient
centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the
community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded
our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope
of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your
path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees
dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of
illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for
quality. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent
and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this
together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health
needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward.
If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago
Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls, were doing
work that really matters. Join us! - -UChicago Medicine Ingalls
Memorial is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit
of excellence at: Ingalls Career Opportunities - -UChicago Medicine
Ingalls is an equal opportunity employer. - We evaluate qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union
status, parental status, religion, national origin, age,
disability, veteran status and other legally protected
characteristics. -
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