Full Time Physiatrist Needed
Company: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Location: Glenview
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and
equity are championed through words and actions. You'll play a role
in something that's never been done before as we integrate science
and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes
- as we Advance Human Ability, together.
The Physical Therapist will assist patients in reaching maximum
physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Treats
disabled patients using standard physical therapy therapeutic
interventions such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound
and exercise. Evaluates patient motor and neurological capabilities
and adapts physical therapy program as appropriate.
The Physical Therapist will consistently demonstrate support of the
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core
Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts
and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families,
fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or
in the interest of the institute.
Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,
Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope,
Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence)
while fulfilling job duties.
Observes and interviews patient, reviews medical history, and
administers sensory tests, muscle tests, range-of-motion exams, and
other evaluation techniques.
Determines suitability for treatment based on patient evaluation
results, including such physical therapy treatment modalities as
whirlpool, ultrasounds, massage, biofeedback, paraffin and
prosthetics/orthotics and/or monitors or administers the
application of treatment.
provides ongoing assessment of pain and implementation of tools for
management.
Establishes therapy goals, and formulates a treatment plan
including exercise, modalities, balance activities, and gait
training.
Discusses evaluation, goals, and treatment with patient and family
and instructs them on the exercise program and in use of
equipment.
Participates in patient discharge planning including developing an
in-home program when appropriate.
Documents patient evaluation and progress, maintaining records for
physicians and insurance carriers.
Determines and orders appropriate devices necessary to assist
patients in performing physical activities such as wheelchairs,
canes, crutches and prosthetic and orthopedic devices.
Participates in research projects as needed.
Reports directly to assigned Clinical Manager, Therapy
Manager-Innovation Center, Therapy Manager-AbilityLab.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and physical therapy treatments
and modalities at a level normally acquired through completion of
Doctoral degree from an accredited school of physical therapy.
Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child,
adolescent and geriatric patients.
Interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, patients and
families in providing therapy and exchanging patient progress
information.
Analytical ability to determine priorities, provide input regarding
the development of departmental policies, procedures and budgets,
and assess new programs and recommend changes.
Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or
extreme temperature.
Some exposure to infectious diseases when working with
patients.
May include exposure to community, home, work, school and off-site
clinic settings.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race,
color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, South Bend , Full Time Physiatrist Needed, Other , Glenview, Indiana
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