Physical Therapist II - Blue Island Health Center

PHYSICAL THERAPIST II

LOCATION: BLUE ISLAND HEALTH CENTER

Department: REHABILITATION SERVICES

About the Position

A great opportunity for candidates seeking a position in an outpatient therapy location at our Blue Island Health Center. This position will treat a wide range of patient populations and diagnoses in outpatient care for specialty areas including but not limited to burns, amputees, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, trauma, and geriatrics. System orientation is provided at our Central Campus located in the heart of the Chicago Medical District, providing for mentorship while working with the larger rehab team. We are looking for a vibrant individual who is a confident clinician, a flexible, quick-learner, is solution-focused, who enjoys mentoring staff and working as a team. A highly competitive benefits package is included with the job, which includes continuing education funding as well as departmental training sessions, in-services, and journal clubs. Apply to join a great team of Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Audiologists who make up the rehab team at CCH.

About Cook County Health

One of the largest public health systems in the nation, Cook County Health (CCH) serves as the safety-net for health care in Chicago and suburban Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Correctional Health Services, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan. Through the health system and the health plan, CCH cares for more than 500,000 individuals each year, and its physicians and clinicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge care. CCH is currently a Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan, enhancing the patient experience and the Rehabilitation Services department plays a vital part in this initiative.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Physical Therapist II (PTII) will provide the following services: evaluation and screening of patients who have been referred for evaluation and treatment; plans, organizes specialized treatments, treatment of complex patients with multiple diagnoses in the outpatient and inpatient divisions and supervision and training of staff and students as delegated. The PTII will have excellent written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills with patients; patient's care givers, other healthcare professionals, students, and other professional affiliates.

Typical Duties

• 100% patient care. Interpretation of referrals and provision of Physical Therapy services
• Performs screenings, specialized assessments, and treatments on complex patients' inpatients and outpatients with multiple medical diagnoses
• Gathers, interpret,s and summarizes medical, evaluation and treatment information from a variety of sources into appropriate patient documentation according to department documentation policies
• Makes developmental and/or age-appropriate modifications in observation, evaluation, and treatment methods/activities in order to evaluate/treat patients who may have difficult circumstances and multiple diagnoses
• Orients, provides oversight, supervises, and trains PTA's, junior staff, and students
• Utilizes appropriate handling, transferring, positioning, body mechanics, and treatment techniques while treating a wide variety of patients
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills (verbal and non-verbal) when interacting with patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals
• Takes responsibility for workflow and assignments in various clinical areas, providing coverage when other staff members are absent
• May be given some extra responsibilities for the following areas; safety, quality improvement, BSIS, infection control, orderliness, protocols, clinical equipment standards, and competencies
• Accurately records and maintains clinical records, patient billing, statistics, and schedules
• Demonstrates effective use of functional activities during PT evaluation and treatment
• Must be flexible and take initiative when dealing with unexpected occurrences such as staff absences and fluctuating workloads
• Able to represent the department on special assignments/tasks
• Maintains an appropriate patient volume and productivity record
• Communicates with supervisor regarding activities, progress, problems, etc.
• Positively supports and participates in Department professional activities
• Demonstrates, problem solves, and consults on professional therapy skills with other staff, giving rationale for these processes
• Attends and contributes to interdisciplinary, hospital, and departmental meetings
• Complies with all department, hospital, and regulatory agency policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Assists with durable medical equipment, performing stock, inventory, and ordering of supplies based on departmental and patient needs
• Assists to maintain work area and facility tidy, organized, presentable, and clean

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Illinois Physical Therapist license or be eligible to sit for the state board exam with confirmation letter (must provide proof at time of interview)
• Must have a current CPR certification (must provide proof at time of interview)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior pediatric experience
• Prior outpatient experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to manage avariety of people from different socio-economic backgrounds
• Computer literacy and keyboarding skills
• Strong customer service and empathy skills
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
• Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
• Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature
• Ability to walk extensively, lift moderately heavy objects, and climb stairs
• Ability to consistently push, pull, twist, turn, bend, kneel, stoop, lift, and reach above shoulder and stand for prolonged periods of time

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

• A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada, must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
• Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications, and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing, or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.