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Physical Therapy Asst II
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Oak Lawn, Illinois |
About this job
Advocate Christ Medical Center is part of Advocate Health Care, one of the nation's leading health care networks. A not-for-profit, 749-bed, premier teaching institution with more than 1,200 affiliated physicians, Christ Medical Center is one of the major referral hospitals in the Midwest for a number of specialties, including cancer care; cardiovascular services; heart, kidney and lung transplantation; neurosciences; orthopedics; and women's health. The hospital provides emergency care for more than 100,000 patient visits annually and has one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in Illinois.
Associates degree in physical therapy assistant
2 years clinical experience
Demonstrates leadership
Good communication skills
Advanced level of clinical expertise
Illinois license
CPR Certification BCLS
Department is open 7AM until 7PM - expectation to work one evening per week until 7:00.
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life~threatening diseases direct contact with body fluid.
Pushing, pulling, lifting, transferring patients. Ability to perform heavy lifting(lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and 25 to 50 pounds frequently and 10 to 20 pounds constantly).
Ability to assist, escort, transfer, and respond to patient needs for extended periods of time.
Required to work approximately 1 weekend per month and/ or evenings. Required to work a minimum of one of the 6 observed holidays or the day prior to or after the holiday per calendar year.
This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.
Provides direct physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to patients of all ages who are referred to the department. Interprets results of treatments administered and consults with supervising physical therapist. Performs appropriate treatment programs with patients to restore or maximize functional skills. A Therapist II is responsible for a complex patient caseload. Role of Therapist II includes teaching, mentoring and committee responsibilities. Serves as a clinical resource to staff and assists the coordinator in the daily operations of the department as assigned.
Department is open 7AM until 7PM - expectation to work one evening per week until 7:00.
Accountabilities:
Provision of Patient Care
Patient Assessment
Daily Operations
Documentation
Patient / Family / Community Education
Discharge Planning
About Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care, named among the nation's Top 5 large health systems based on quality by Truven Analytics, is the largest health system in Illinois and one of the largest health care providers in the Midwest. Advocate operates more than 250 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state's largest integrated children's network, the state's largest emergency and Level I trauma network, one of the area's largest home health care companies, and the region's largest medical group. Advocate Health Care has 4 teaching hospitals and is a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ.
Associates degree in physical therapy assistant
2 years clinical experience
Demonstrates leadership
Good communication skills
Advanced level of clinical expertise
Illinois license
CPR Certification BCLS
Department is open 7AM until 7PM - expectation to work one evening per week until 7:00.
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life~threatening diseases direct contact with body fluid.
Pushing, pulling, lifting, transferring patients. Ability to perform heavy lifting(lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and 25 to 50 pounds frequently and 10 to 20 pounds constantly).
Ability to assist, escort, transfer, and respond to patient needs for extended periods of time.
Required to work approximately 1 weekend per month and/ or evenings. Required to work a minimum of one of the 6 observed holidays or the day prior to or after the holiday per calendar year.
This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.
Provides direct physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to patients of all ages who are referred to the department. Interprets results of treatments administered and consults with supervising physical therapist. Performs appropriate treatment programs with patients to restore or maximize functional skills. A Therapist II is responsible for a complex patient caseload. Role of Therapist II includes teaching, mentoring and committee responsibilities. Serves as a clinical resource to staff and assists the coordinator in the daily operations of the department as assigned.
Department is open 7AM until 7PM - expectation to work one evening per week until 7:00.
Accountabilities:
Provision of Patient Care
Patient Assessment
Daily Operations
Documentation
Patient / Family / Community Education
Discharge Planning
About Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care, named among the nation's Top 5 large health systems based on quality by Truven Analytics, is the largest health system in Illinois and one of the largest health care providers in the Midwest. Advocate operates more than 250 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state's largest integrated children's network, the state's largest emergency and Level I trauma network, one of the area's largest home health care companies, and the region's largest medical group. Advocate Health Care has 4 teaching hospitals and is a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ.