Physical Therapist III - Pediatrics

PHYSICAL THERAPIST III

LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL

Department: REHABILITATION SERVICES

About the Position

This is a great opportunity for physical therapists seeking to advance their career. This position will serve as a specialty area therapist, focusing on patient care delivery for pediatric services. Specific areas and settings include outpatient developmental pediatrics and inpatient acute care pediatrics in the NICU, PICU, and general medicine floors. This position also provides clinical care coverage for the adult population. Primarily assigned to our Central Campus, which is located in the heart of the Chicago Medical District, the PTIII will also mentor and orient other therapists assigned to pediatric service areas. We are looking for a vibrant individual who is a confident clinician, is solution-focused, a flexible, quick-learner, who enjoys mentoring staff and working as a team. Apply to join a great team of Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists who make up the Rehab Department 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 direction, is responsible for Physical Therapy patient care delivery to the inpatient and outpatient caseloads in the adult and pediatric populations. Evaluates patients of all ages referred for physical therapy consultation, treatment or educational classes. Orients, instructs, and mentors and evaluates junior staff therapists and students who rotate through the service. Makes recommendations for development or revision of programs, procedures, protocols for relevant services. Assumes responsibility for the area in the absence of the PT Supervisor.

Typical Duties

• Performs 100% patient care including: evaluations, treatments, screenings, individual and group therapies, provides durable medical equipment and complete clinical documentation according to departmental procedures and policies. Demonstrates advanced competency in evaluation and treatment skills.
• Communicates with management, physicians and other health team members and patient's caregivers concerning procedures or protocols within the scope of the service.as necessary.
• Attends clinics, rounds, meetings and conferences as scheduled. Make recommendations for patient discharge planning.
• Supervises patient's treatments delegated to support staff.
• Orients or gives lectures to physicians, nurses, personnel as requested.
• Meets on a regular basis with supervisor and department administration.
• Organizes and plans activities of specialized unit. Prioritizes patients as necessary.
• Orients junior staff and students to the specialized unit. Instructs them in specialized techniques necessary to evaluate and treat patients covered in this service. Reviews competencies completed during rotation. Supervises and evaluates personnel and students rotating through this service. Encourages development of independent thinking and supervisory skills in junior staff.
• Monitors the quality of patient care in the area.
• Responsible for care of the environment, equipment, and following any special precautions in the area.
• Recommends to Director any equipment, supplies, personnel needs. Provides statistical data to justify requests.
• Recommends, writes and implements programs with guidance.
• Maintains statistics and performs patient billing according to departmental requirements.
• Attends and contributes to interdisciplinary, hospital and departmental meetings.
• Maintains an appropriate patient volume and productivity record.
• 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 keep facility tidy, presentable and clean.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills (verbal and non-verbal) when interacting with patients, caregivers and other health care professionals.
• Takes responsibility for workflow and assignments in various clinical areas providing coverage when other staff members are absent.
• May be given extra responsibilities for the following areas: safety, quality improvement, infection control, orderliness, protocols, clinical equipment standards, and competencies.
• Demonstrate effective use of functional activities during PT evaluations and treatments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Physical Therapist
• Two (2) years post-graduate Physical Therapist Clinical Experience
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Basic computer literacy and keyboarding skills
• Experience as a clinical instructor of therapy students

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior neurology experience
• Prior burn experience
• Prior pediatrics experience
• Level 1 Trauma Center/Teaching Hospital environment

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.