Physical Therapist

Company Description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital provides specialized, family-centered health care to children with medically complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. Through expertise, compassion, and advocacy we help children and their families reach their fullest potential, regardless of their ability to pay.

Our not-for-profit hospital, licensed for 49 beds, helps transition children from neonatal or pediatric intensive care to home, by providing medical, rehabilitative and developmental care, and by training families to continue treatments and manage the necessary equipment in the home. La Rabida also provides extensive rehabilitation for those recovering from wounds or burns and treatment for exacerbations of chronic conditions.

The hospital’s enhanced pediatric patient-centered medical home provides primary care to children with complex medical conditions and their siblings. Children with medical homes elsewhere come to La Rabida for specialty services. La Rabida offers a wide range of specialty services provided to children with sickle cell disease, diabetes, and many others. Children are supported in their emotional and developmental growth, particularly in cases where such growth has been interrupted by accident or disease.

Finally, La Rabida provides forensic and treatment services for children exposed to abuse and neglect, comprehensive assessments for youth in care, early intervention for children between 0 and 3 years of age. Care coordination services for medically complex children are also provided for those who are covered by a health plan and receive care from providers in Cook County

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for the provision of physical therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence. Services provided span across inpatient and outpatient including early intervention and physician clinics. The PT is also responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice.

The PT performs the duties of a professional Physical Therapist for an assigned caseload with emphasis on providing comprehensive care. They are responsible for development of their professional skills. In addition, the PT shares their physical therapy expertise within the department. The PT may supervise students in their clinical studies. The PT is responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide and required for regulatory and organizational compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Patient care 60%

Indirect patient care services 30%

Administrative and Educational Activities 10%

1. Patient Care (time spent in billable patient care activities) – 60%Provides professional physical therapy services in accordance with the standards established by the professional association and other relevant regulatory requirements.

• Selects appropriate evaluation tools, administers and interprets findings correctly
• Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with patients, families, doctors, 3rd party payers, other professionals, etc.
• Treatment is safe and effective
• Demonstrates cost effectiveness, using extenders (aides) and materials appropriately
• Effective team leader and family-friendly
• Shows good knowledge of hospital and community resources; develops education materials as needed
• Effective educator
• Adapts to family’s needs and comprehension

1. Indirect patient care services -30%Documentation of patient care at role-model level in regard to content and timeliness Documents all appropriate patient and family interactions in a timely and complete manner in accordance with department, organization, state and federal regulations Communication with all appropriate members of a patient’s team. Proactive communication. Close all communication loops Ensures referrals are appropriate, follows up as necessary Functions at role model level in regard to Team Leader and Team member Advocates for patients as needed, goes above and beyond Completes letters of medical need Develops and monitors care plans
2. Administrative and Educational Activities – 10%Completion of daily billing activities Department, team, committee meetings Presenting and attending case presentations and in-services Participating in education activities Provide supervision and training to allied health professional students

Additional FUNCTIONS:

Program development - Frequent

Hospital committees - Infrequent

Special projects - Frequent

Orientation/perception - Frequent

Teaching - Frequent

Ordering/maintaining supplies - Frequent

Ordering/maintaining equipment - Frequent

QA – Frequent

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s or Doctorate degree in PT

Related Work Experience: Pediatric experience required; prefer anything with children's organizations

Licensure/Certification: Current Illinois PT license; EI credential preferred. In certain circumstances we will consider a GPT (graduate physical therapist) who has successfully graduated the PT program, and is waiting to sit the Illinois licensure board exams. A GPT, must use the credential of GPT and be under the supervision of a licensed PT who co-signs all of their documentation.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Communicates effectively; reflects the values of La Rabida in all interactions; demonstrates accountability, problem solving and leadership skills; Prefer bi-lingual skills (Spanish and English).

CPR required: Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted. CPR RQI requirements to be completed ongoing through La Rabida.

Additional Information

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.