Physical Therapist/RMG Orthopedics

Rush Copley Medical Center • Aurora, IL • 13h ago

Assessment and Evaluation

Performs and documents comprehensive assessment; identifies age specific needs and conditions of the patient.

Evaluates patient to obtain and interpret data for treatment planning; informs those involved of patient needs and precautions.

Initiates referrals for services as dictated by patient's needs.

Identifies discharge planning needs and incorporates these into the interdisciplinary treatment plan.

Participates in outcomes measurement data collection and program evaluation.

Planning

Plans and documents treatment plan for patient based on evaluation and patient's age specific needs and conditions.

Predicts outcomes and establishes discharge planning needs.

Communicates with other team members and adapts treatment according to patient condition.

Actively participates in communication with other team members and physicians as needed to develop plan of care.

Develops treatment plan in accordance with patient's individualized and age specific needs, including measurable and functional goals to achieve desired outcomes.

Informs team members of patient needs, goals, preferences, and expected outcomes.

Collaborates with patient and primary caregiver in working toward treatment goals.

Involves patients and family in setting personal goals and encourages patients to make choices about their rehabilitation treatment plan and participation.

Implementation, Evaluation and Education

Educates patients and their families on needs related to their condition; reinforces safety precautions at all times.

Implements treatment plans and monitors patient response to treatment; reassesses and adapts treatments according to patients' needs and physician orders.

Consults with physicians regarding treatment plans and coordinates treatment plan with all disciplines involved.

Coordinates education and uses the appropriate resources to develop and implement an individualized teaching and discharge plan with clients and their families.

Discusses with patient and their family evaluation results, progress toward goals, recommendations and equipment; continuously updates patient and family as changes occur.

Chooses appropriate intervention based on age and physical needs of the patient.

Adheres to hospital infection control standards and techniques.

Demonstrates competence in established areas which include but are not limited to; age specific needs of patient, choice and use of modalities, and dealing with abusive/combative patient.

Authorized to receive, handle and dispense medications for patient use in the therapy services within the scope of licensure and practice based on a treatment plan developed by a licensed physical therapist.

Position Requirements :

Education: Graduate of approved School of Physical Therapy.

Licensure: Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois.

Certifications: Certified in CPR through the American Heart Association.

Bilingual a plus.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting rush_recruitment@rush.edu.

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