Northwestern Memorial Healthcare·Lemont, Illinois
The Physical Therapist evaluates patient functioning, administers therapeutic exercises, and applies physical agents to improve muscle and nerve function. They also conduct home safety assessments, document patient progress, and coordinate care with the medical team.
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The Physical Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Assists the physician in evaluating patients’ level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures, such as muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests. Administers manual therapeutic exercises to improve or maintain muscle function, applying precise amounts of manual force and guiding patient's body parts through selective patterns and degrees of movement. Instructs, motivates and assists patient in non-manual exercises, such as active regimens, isometric and progressive resistive, and in functional activities using available equipment and assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, walkers, canes, orthoses and prostheses. Administers treatment involves application of physical agents, such as heat, light, cold, water and electricity. Administers traction and massage. Evaluates, fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modifications to the orthotist / prosthetist. Evaluates the home environment for safety factors related to the patient's condition and makes appropriate recommendations. Observes, records and reports to the physician, therapy coordinator and registered nurse, the patient's reaction to treatment, response, progress and/or any changes of the patient's condition. Instructs and includes other health team personnel including, when appropriate, home health aides, and family members in certain phases of Physical Therapy in which they may work with the patient. Provides written instructions for patients, caregivers, and staff as indicated. Includes patient and family in total physical therapy program and encourages their input in the formulation of the plan of treatment. Communicates with other members of the health care team and with the Therapy Coordinator regarding patient's progress, needs and discharge planning. Participates in staff and team meetings, in-services, patient care conferences, QI activities and other meetings as requested. Prepares written documentation of visits and other activities on appropriate forms inclusive of OASIS data set, at required points in time. Maintains current knowledge regarding agency policies and procedures and adheres to same. Demonstrates ability to care for patients with understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process. Adheres to Palos Health Home Health Care policies regarding all aspects of HIPAA Privacy and Confidentiality rules, dress code and attendance. Adheres to all Palos Health and Palos Home Health Care policies. Performs other and related duties as directed.
Required: Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the State of Illinois, under the Physical Therapist Act. Evidence of health status in accordance with agency policy. Ability to comprehend and perform effective written and verbal communication. Can perform tasks which necessitate the physical ability to engage in extensive lifting, bending and standing.
Preferred: Previous home care experience
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
Minimum : $46.47
Maximum: $58.09 Compensation: USD 46.47 - USD 58.09 - hourly
Candidates must be licensed as a Physical Therapist by the State of Illinois. The role requires the physical ability to perform extensive lifting, bending, and standing, with previous home care experience preferred.
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