Physical Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics

aah; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist for a part-time, as-needed weekday role. The therapist will evaluate, treat, and discharge pediatric patients, coordinating with families and the care team to ensure optimal outcomes.

The position requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, state licensure, and BLS certification, with prior pediatric outpatient experience preferred. On-site work with weekday coverage and clinical collaboration ensues.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Previous pediatric outpatient experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
• Establishes and implements a plan of care; monitors outcomes and adjusts as needed; communicates with physicians and team.
• Completes discharge planning with home programs and family education; coordinates community resources.
• Completes all required documentation per policy including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• May supervise PT assistants and rehab aides, ensuring safety and infection control.

Skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal

Intermediate computer skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Department

37599 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Pediatrics: O/P Acute Therapy

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

As needed Weekdays only - Outpatient Pediatric Services

Pay Range

$41.10 - $61.65

PRN- coverage weekdays only as needed

Major Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals, as appropriate, and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates. Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
• Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate. Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.
• Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co- signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate. Record patient care and progress of each patient assigned. Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling. Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits. Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards. Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly. Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist. Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise. Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives as requested and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures pertaining to the general working environment.
• Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care.Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs
• Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature. Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested. Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.
• May supervise physical therapy assistants following all applicable state and local compliance requirements. Includes delegating patients to assistive personnel while providing direction, recommendations regarding treatment and ongoing supervision while maintaining responsibility for patient plan of care and goals. May supervise physical therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs) in administering treatments to patients and will teach them appropriate techniques to perform with specific patients. May supervise physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation. Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards.

Certification / Registration / License

Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Experience

Previous Pediatric outpatient exp

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Intermediate computer skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
• Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide c