Pay Range: $42.30 - $63.45 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include:- Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Benefits information: At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:•Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance•Annual wellness reimbursement•Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids•Tuition reimbursement for career advancementask about our fully funded programs!•Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development•Strong shared governance structure•Commitment to employee voice
POSITION SUMMARY: Plans, evaluates and administers physical therapy services and care to patients upon physician referral in multiple therapy settings which include inpatient and outpatient service lines, potentially within the same day. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives as well as Health System initiatives. Coordinates family involvement in assessment and treatment of the patient.
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Minimum:- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (or foreign equivalent as determined by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation).
- Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and complete mandatory CEUs.
Preferred:N/A
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Minimum:- Current license from the State of Illinois per department policy. An applicant for employment as a physical therapist must present acceptable evidence of licensure or authorization to test at the time of employment. An applicant who fails to provide this documentation will not be hired. A new employee will not be allowed to work as a physical therapist until evidence of licensure eligibility is provided.
- CPR certification.
Preferred:N/A
EXPERIENCE: Minimum:N/A
Preferred:N/A
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:•Successful completion of annual clinical, age, and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.•Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner.•Willingness to accept responsibility.•Ability to direct technical and assistant staff and organize work assignments in multiple therapy settings which includes inpatient and outpatient service lines.•Leadership skills .•Must be skilled in a broad range of modalities with a clear understanding of indications and contraindicating of each.•Familiar with the indications and use of equipment.•Guides, teaches, and supervises students.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:•Evaluates patients and establishes a physical therapy plan of care that integrates goals, treatments, outcomes and discharge plans.•Administer plan of care incorporating age-specific, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient and significant other.•Continually observes and reevaluates treatment effects consulting with physician and other health care professionals, altering program as needed in order to provide quality patient care.•Supervises and delegates assistants, technicians, students and volunteers in providing support functions.•Coordinates appropriate patient referrals for other services as needed and functions as an advocate for appropriate services and resources during stay and in preparation for discharge.•Educates patients, family and other health care providers on appropriate care modifying activities considering learner's needs and capabilities and conducts on-going educational programs as required.•Accurately documents patient information and treatment following department policies and maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information. Completes billing in a timely manner.•Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and physician brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
