Physical Therapist - Rehab Services Evanston Full time Days
Physical Therapist - Rehab Services Evanston Full time Days
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Job Description
*This is an Outpatient Physical Therapist full time salaried position at 40 hours per week located at the Outpatient Evanston Physical Therapy clinic. Schedule is Monday through Friday and will be required to work two evenings until 7pm per week. Must possess IL Licensure and have experience in orthopedics*
The Physical Therapist reflects the mission vision and values of NM 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.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses the patient reviews and interprets the patients medical evaluations and test results.
- Determines a physical therapy treatment plan selects and administers manual exercises utilizes appropriate assistive and supportive devices.
- Encourages and assists the patient in performing therapeutic physical activities provides patient family and caregiver education and instruction in home exercise programs.
- Administers physical therapy treatments directs and monitors treatment given by paraprofessionals and support personnel provides followup clinical direction and guidance.
- Evaluates effects of physical therapy observes and notes patients response and progress recommends adjustments and modifications.
- Completes discharge planning in collaboration with health care team and assures continuation of therapeutic treatment by participating in home care planning and recommending outpatient or home health followup programs.
- Participates in interdisciplinary rounds.
- Participates in ongoing mentorship program serves as preceptor as requested.
- Assists in monitoring of quality assurance indicators. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Required:
- Physical Therapy Licensed (IL).
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.
- Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (if graduated after 2002).
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy (if graduated before 2002).
- Zero (0) to two (2) years experience in a relevant role.
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
