Description

About the Position

A great opportunity for candidates interested in outpatient care in a wide range of patient populations and diagnoses while based at our Blue Island Health Center location.  This position provides outpatient care for specialty areas including but not limited to burns, amputees, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic patients, trauma, geriatrics, and pediatrics.  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.  This position also offers the option to be a clinical instructor.   Great opportunity for the clinician that is looking to gain exposure to multiple clinical specialties.  Rotations and mentoring available to become a well-rounded practitioner.   We are looking for a vibrant individual who is a confident clinician, a flexible, quick-learner, is solution-focused, who enjoys working as a team.   A highly competitive benefits package is included with the job which includes continuing education funding and departmental trainings, in-services, and journal clubs and public service loan forgiveness.  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.   

As we are a county facility - PTII jobs are posted under different posting numbers but the same job description. If you are interested - apply for all PTII positions that you meet the minimum qualifications for.  That way you can be considered for all available positions.  We will be adding more PT postings in the next 4-6 weeks so apply to any you see.   Once the interviewing begins, your one interview would apply to any other posting of the same job title.    

Requirements

Under the direction of a Senior Therapist, the PT II 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 (patients may be medically unstable, multiple diagnoses and ICU) and supervision and training of staff and students as delegated. The PTII will have excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills with patients; patient’s care givers, other healthcare professionals, students, and other professional affiliates.

 JOB DUTIES:

1. 100% patient care. Interpretation of referrals and provision of Physical Therapy services.
2. Performs screenings, specialized assessments and treatments on complex patients (unstable, multiple medical diagnoses, ICU's).
3. Gathers, interprets and summarizes medical, evaluation and treatment information from a variety of sources into appropriate patient documentation according to department documentation policies.
4. 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.
5. Orients, provides oversight, supervises and trains PTAs, junior staff, and students.
6. Utilizes appropriate handling, transferring positioning, body mechanics and treatment techniques while treating a wide variety of patients.
7. Demonstrates excellent communication skills (verbal and non-verbal) when interacting with patients, caregivers and other health care professionals.
8. Takes responsibility for workflow and assignments in a various clinical areas providing coverage when other staff members are absent.
9. May be given some extra responsibilities for the following areas: safety, quality improvement, BSIS, infection control, orderliness, protocols, clinical equipment standards, and competencies.
10. Accurately records and maintains clinical records, patient billing, statistics, and schedules.
11. Demonstrates effective use of functional activities during PT evaluation and treatment.
12. Must be flexible and take initiative when dealing with unexpected occurrences such as staff absences and fluctuating workload.
13. Able to represent the department on special assignments/tasks.
14. Maintains an appropriate patient volume and productivity record.
15. Communicates with supervisor regarding activities, progress, problems etc.
16. Positively supports and participates in Department professional activities.
17. Demonstrates, problem solves and consults on professional therapy skills with other staff giving rationale for these processes
18. Attends and contributes to interdisciplinary, hospital and departmental meetings.
19. Complies with all department, hospital, and regulatory agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.
20. Assists with durable medical equipment performing stock, inventory, and ordering of supplies based on departmental and patient needs
21. Assists to maintain work area and facility tidy, organized, presentable and clean.

Minimum Qualifications 

1.  Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy from an American accredited college or university or from a foreign PT program recognized by the State of Illinois for PT         Licensure 

 2.  Current license to practice as a physical therapist in the State of Illinois or eligibility to sit for the state board exam in Physical Therapy with a confirmation letter.

3.   Must have a current CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications 

* Prior pediatric experience

* Prior outpatient experience

Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription & Pension plans, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Health care & Dependent, Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (must meet all guidelines), Sick & Vacation Accruals & 13 Holidays!