La Rabida Children's Hospital
Company Description
La Rabida Children’s Hospital provides specialized, family-centered health care to children with medically complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. Through expertise, compassion, and advocacy we help children and their families reach their fullest potential, regardless of their ability to pay. Job Description
The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for the provision of physical therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence. Services span across inpatient and outpatient, including early intervention and physician clinics. The PT is also responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice. Responsibilities
Provides professional physical therapy services in accordance with the standards established by the professional association and other relevant regulatory requirements. Selects appropriate evaluation tools, administers, and interprets findings correctly. Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with patients, families, doctors, 3rd party payers, and other professionals. Demonstrates cost effectiveness, using extenders (aides) and materials appropriately. Effective team leader and family-friendly. Shows good knowledge of hospital and community resources; develops education materials as needed. Adapts to the family’s needs and comprehension. Documentation of patient care at role-model level regarding content and timeliness. Documents all appropriate patient and family interactions in a timely and complete manner in accordance with department, organization, state, and federal regulations. Communication with all appropriate members of a patient’s team; proactive communication; close all communication loops. Ensures referrals are appropriate, follows up as necessary. Completes letters of medical need. Develops and monitors care plans. Completion of daily billing activities. Participates in department, team, committee meetings. Presenting and attending case presentations and in-services. Participating in education activities. Provides supervision and training to allied health professional students. Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate degree in PT. Pediatric experience required; prefer experience with children’s organizations. Current Illinois PT license; EI credential preferred. Communicates effectively; reflects the values of La Rabida in all interactions; demonstrates accountability, problem-solving and leadership skills; prefers bilingual skills (Spanish and English). CPR Required. Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted. Additional Information
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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La Rabida Children’s Hospital provides specialized, family-centered health care to children with medically complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. Through expertise, compassion, and advocacy we help children and their families reach their fullest potential, regardless of their ability to pay. Job Description
The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for the provision of physical therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence. Services span across inpatient and outpatient, including early intervention and physician clinics. The PT is also responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice. Responsibilities
Provides professional physical therapy services in accordance with the standards established by the professional association and other relevant regulatory requirements. Selects appropriate evaluation tools, administers, and interprets findings correctly. Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with patients, families, doctors, 3rd party payers, and other professionals. Demonstrates cost effectiveness, using extenders (aides) and materials appropriately. Effective team leader and family-friendly. Shows good knowledge of hospital and community resources; develops education materials as needed. Adapts to the family’s needs and comprehension. Documentation of patient care at role-model level regarding content and timeliness. Documents all appropriate patient and family interactions in a timely and complete manner in accordance with department, organization, state, and federal regulations. Communication with all appropriate members of a patient’s team; proactive communication; close all communication loops. Ensures referrals are appropriate, follows up as necessary. Completes letters of medical need. Develops and monitors care plans. Completion of daily billing activities. Participates in department, team, committee meetings. Presenting and attending case presentations and in-services. Participating in education activities. Provides supervision and training to allied health professional students. Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate degree in PT. Pediatric experience required; prefer experience with children’s organizations. Current Illinois PT license; EI credential preferred. Communicates effectively; reflects the values of La Rabida in all interactions; demonstrates accountability, problem-solving and leadership skills; prefers bilingual skills (Spanish and English). CPR Required. Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted. Additional Information
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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