Physical Therapist-Pediatric PRN

Hillsboro Health (Hillsboro Area Hospital); Hillsboro (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Staff Physical Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will evaluate patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and administer therapeutic interventions to restore function and enhance patients' quality of life. Your expertise will be crucial in collaborating with physicians and guiding patients through their recovery journey. This position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a team-focused atmosphere, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Community Benefit Hours

Qualifications

• Graduate from an APTA accredited curriculum in Physical Therapy.
• 1 year of experience preferred and maintains required CEUs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop goal-oriented treatment plans.
• Administer therapeutic treatments and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and confidentiality.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Communication Skills

Therapeutic Treatments

Mobility Skills Instruction

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Tools

Therapeutic Equipment

Patient Documentation Software

Job description

Description

A Staff Physical Therapist provides professional services in restorative, functional and preventative therapeutic programs. This includes evaluation of all assigned patients, the development of goal-oriented treatment plans, administration and implementation of the treatment program, and appropriate discharge planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and promotes an environment conducive with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.
• Administers various evaluations to determine patient’s functional level and needs.
• Develops goals and appropriate treatment plans considering evaluation results, medical status, patient needs, patient age, and probable discharge situation in collaboration with the patient and the physician.
• Performs diagnostic tests, measurements, and evaluations, such as range-of-motion and manual muscle tests, gait and functional analyses, and body parts measurements, then records and evaluates findings to establish an individualized treatment program along with ongoing reassessment.
• Performs necessary therapeutic treatments in accordance with the plan of care to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease or injury.
• Supervises and instructs patients in safe and functional mobility skills, fit and use of assistive devices, appropriate therapeutic exercises, modality use, and wound/burn care.
• Takes an active role in communication with the physicians and others on the health care team.
• Re-evaluates patient status as prescribed by policy and modifies treatment plans based on patient’s response to treatment modalities.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Provides onsite supervision of PTAs.
• Prepares patient documentation for the medical record accurately, thoroughly, within the prescribed time limits using clear, succinct objective language.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, or physician-related information.
• Maintains orderly condition of assigned work area.
• Is knowledgeable of general hospital and department-specific policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Displays accountability for actions and decisions for the total patient care process.
• Completes assigned daily duties.
• Accepts reassignment to other units if necessary.
• Follows expected work practices.
• Displays thoroughness and accuracy of work.
• Works in a safe manner, including reporting unsafe equipment or environment.
• Is well organized, accepts assignments willingly, and accomplishes them quickly.
• Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
• Helps as needed with duties not specifically assigned.
• Works steadily and always keeps busy.
• Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric/adolescent, Adult, & Geriatric.
• Ability to work well with a diverse work team.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to concentrate.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good mental health and emotional maturity.
• Good personal grooming and hygiene.
• Ability to acquire and maintain current knowledge in physical therapy.
• Displays knowledge of sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and practices of Universal Precautions.
• Recognizes and respects the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of Residents, including their religious beliefs.
• Always preserves the dignity and respect of all patients.
• Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of work and storage areas.
• Possesses a genuine interest and concern for the patient population that is served.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides ongoing direction to the Physical Therapy Assistant and Aides to meet the workload needs of the department through an initiative-taking team approach.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Degree from an APTA accredited curriculum, earning a degree in Physical Therapy.
• Ability to pass specific competencies for this position.
• Proficient oral and written communication.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Maintains required and approved CEU to maintain licensure.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Hold and maintain PT Illinois Licensure.
• CPR certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking.
• Required to climb, balance, stoop, and kneel.
• Required to use arms, hands, and fingers for repetitive grasping, pulling, and pushing and feeling.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a well-lit, climate-controlled setting.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, hypodermic/IV needles, unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.
• The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Receives training and/or attends necessary meetings to meet the criteria as outlined in Hillsboro Health’s Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct. Understands the responsibilities related to compliance and knows to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer should there be any instance of question or concern regarding fraud and/or abuse.

PRN BENEFITS

Paid time off, 401(k) Plan, and Community Benefit Hours.