What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Extender position at 125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation?
Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Must be flexible to accommodate business staffing needs of the clinic, requires a minimum of 2 nights to 7pm each week.
Hours of operation of this clinic:
Monday- Thursday 6:30am-7pm; Friday 6:30-3:30pm
Occasionally covers staffing across other rehabilitation locations in times of critical staffing needs (Batavia, Oswego, 3 locations in Aurora).
Major Responsibilities:
Patient Care
Applies supportive taping under direction of a physical therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist/occupational therapist assistant.
Perform list tests under supervison of therapist
Administers effective treatment modalities under direct supervision of a physical/occupational therapist, physical therapist/occupational therapist assistant following the therapist’s treatment plan or specific instructions.
Meets competency standards for use of modalities and follows department procedures for treatment modalities.
Uses equipment safely according to departmental training and/or manufacturer’s instructions.
Under supervision of therapist, coordinates and instructs treatment plan for work conditioning patients.
Develops home programs for department use or to support individual patient plans of care.
Provides sports specific training under supervision of a physical therapist, occupational therapist, physical/occupational therapist assistant.
Under supervision of therapist, works with Sports Enhancement Program (SEP) clients as appropriate.
Assists therapists with progression for return to sports or limitations for return to sports for athletes and develops training programs to help athletes return to sports participation.
Communication
Answers patient questions regarding the treatment being performed and appropriately refers all other questions to the treating therapist.
Observes patients during treatment and will communicate (either verbally or in writing) to the therapist about tolerance or intolerance to treatment.
3)Communicates with the therapist subjective information the patient reports
4)Handles difficult situations in a professional and customer friendly manner while following proper procedures.
Complies with HIPAA regulations during all communications
Department Organization/Upkeep
Periodic safety checks of equipment, maintenance of accurate and up to date records, and coordination of annual equipment checks and calibrations.
Keeps the departmetn well organized and keeps equipment clean and ready for use.
Accurately orders, stocks per designated par levels, stores, and preps supplies for treatment.
Daily management of clean and soiled linens per designated par levels.
Updates and sets up Dartfish software program
Licensure:
Athletic Trainer
Education/Experience Required:
BA or BS with a licensed athletic trainer certification (ATC) at date of hire or within 6 months to practice in Illinois, or a BA or BS in Exercise Physiology (Must say Exercise Physiology on degree)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Basic computer skills Word processing Ability to apply supportive tape or braces.
BLS CPR Certification
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Frequent standing, walking, and demonstration of exercises. Ability to throw/catch balls and assist in sports specific agility training. Ability to demonstrate use of equipment. Ability to lift or transfer patients 2-3 times/day. Ability to use Hoyer lift equipment. Ability to work at a busy and hectic pace -ability to multi-task May have exposure to fumes from chemicals used throughout the department.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. 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.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Pay Range
$26.10 - $39.15Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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